New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Lexington Park are up 20% from 2024 to 2025 (366 → 439). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
3662024
4392025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2024–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 18 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $80,810 | 70 | #15 |
| Building Inspector | $75,390 | 80 | #100 |
| Construction Supervisor | $74,420 | 310 | #262 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $67,410 | 40 | #115 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $64,140 | 30 | #111 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $62,950 | 40 | #107 |
| Carpenter | $62,880 | 210 | #86 |
| Machinist | $62,820 | 50 | #45 |
| HVAC Technician | $61,840 | 350 | #134 |
| Electrician | $61,550 | 340 | #214 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $60,930 | 230 | #170 |
| Welder | $60,840 | 80 | #48 |
| Plumber | $57,700 | 260 | #275 |
| Auto Mechanic | $56,560 | 440 | #82 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $56,030 | 70 | #126 |
| Maintenance Technician | $52,110 | 430 | #101 |
| Construction Laborer | $45,500 | 450 | #235 |
| Landscaper | $44,700 | 360 | #62 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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