New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in St. Joseph are down 45% from 2021 to 2025 (108 → 59). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
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Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 22 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $100,340 | 90 | #107 |
| Electrician | $97,350 | 350 | #17 |
| Construction Supervisor | $90,030 | 280 | #68 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $83,060 | 130 | #20 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $75,640 | 110 | #50 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $74,760 | 70 | #14 |
| Plumber | $68,290 | 200 | #116 |
| Machinist | $66,390 | 80 | #24 |
| Welder | $66,060 | 610 | #12 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $62,820 | 390 | #135 |
| HVAC Technician | $61,910 | 170 | #132 |
| Carpenter | $60,150 | 220 | #137 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $59,390 | 50 | #240 |
| Concrete Finisher | $58,480 | 70 | #150 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $58,440 | 110 | #256 |
| Maintenance Technician | $57,420 | 830 | #37 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $56,850 | 60 | #106 |
| Construction Laborer | $51,760 | 280 | #103 |
| Painter | $51,230 | 40 | #99 |
| Roofer | $51,140 | 30 | #123 |
| Auto Mechanic | $47,180 | 330 | #278 |
| Landscaper | $36,460 | 220 | #269 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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