New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Jackson are up 11% from 2021 to 2025 (1,416 → 1,568). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
1,4162021
1,2342022
1,2012023
1,3982024
1,5682025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 31 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator Installer | $105,410 | 40 | #34 |
| Rigger | $74,380 | 30 | #20 |
| Construction Supervisor | $71,810 | 1,530 | #299 |
| Electrical Lineworker | $64,760 | 530 | #254 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,470 | 750 | #243 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $59,420 | 840 | #231 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $59,400 | 370 | #239 |
| Plumber | $57,160 | 550 | #282 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $56,410 | 300 | #118 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $55,420 | 110 | #198 |
| Electrician | $52,310 | 1,210 | #341 |
| Welder | $52,220 | 530 | #193 |
| HVAC Technician | $52,060 | 770 | #301 |
| Machinist | $49,850 | 230 | #296 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $49,620 | 210 | #210 |
| Carpenter | $49,330 | 660 | #273 |
| Building Inspector | $48,700 | 170 | #328 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $47,340 | 870 | #345 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $46,430 | 60 | #115 |
| Concrete Finisher | $45,330 | 190 | #298 |
| Painter | $45,130 | 190 | #268 |
| Maintenance Technician | $44,890 | 3,310 | #317 |
| Roofer | $44,850 | 110 | #239 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $39,420 | 60 | #140 |
| Hazmat Removal Worker | $38,290 | 80 | #129 |
| Auto Mechanic | $38,040 | 1,900 | #382 |
| Construction Laborer | $37,850 | 2,020 | #343 |
| Pest Control Technician | $37,730 | 180 | #203 |
| Glazier | $36,680 | 170 | #160 |
| Appliance Repair Technician | $34,320 | 60 | #125 |
| Landscaper | $30,770 | 1,030 | #372 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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