New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Flint are down 13% from 2021 to 2025 (510 → 444). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
5102021
4062022
3802023
4202024
4442025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 22 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Worker | $81,790 | 240 | #24 |
| Plumber | $80,510 | 790 | #53 |
| Electrician | $78,270 | 790 | #70 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $76,990 | 110 | #88 |
| Construction Supervisor | $75,230 | 520 | #246 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $75,140 | 240 | #76 |
| Building Inspector | $74,640 | 100 | #111 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $73,900 | 250 | #73 |
| Roofer | $70,760 | 120 | #16 |
| Machinist | $62,850 | 350 | #44 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61,780 | 170 | #141 |
| Carpenter | $61,360 | 330 | #107 |
| Painter | $61,230 | 260 | #23 |
| Concrete Finisher | $60,000 | 400 | #116 |
| HVAC Technician | $59,870 | 430 | #189 |
| Construction Laborer | $57,170 | 980 | #61 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $49,670 | 250 | #218 |
| Welder | $48,810 | 200 | #293 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,680 | 920 | #208 |
| Flooring Installer | $45,630 | 40 | #65 |
| Maintenance Technician | $45,190 | 1,270 | #313 |
| Landscaper | $36,640 | 1,140 | #252 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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