New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Billings are up 5% from 2021 to 2025 (979 → 1,029). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
9792021
1,2022022
3492023
1,5252024
1,0292025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 29 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $108,200 | 70 | #60 |
| Plumber | $81,690 | 360 | #46 |
| Electrician | $80,980 | 510 | #43 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $77,820 | 60 | #36 |
| Construction Supervisor | $76,450 | 710 | #215 |
| Building Inspector | $74,960 | 40 | #104 |
| Ironworker | $69,030 | 60 | #71 |
| Machinist | $64,420 | 140 | #29 |
| Concrete Finisher | $62,650 | 140 | #67 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $62,480 | 80 | #132 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,370 | 180 | #252 |
| HVAC Technician | $62,240 | 300 | #122 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $61,990 | 540 | #150 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61,210 | 380 | #161 |
| Auto Mechanic | $60,150 | 650 | #37 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $58,960 | 130 | #63 |
| Carpenter | $58,950 | 530 | #157 |
| Painter | $58,140 | 120 | #53 |
| Fence Installer | $57,380 | 170 | #10 |
| Hazmat Removal Worker | $56,700 | 80 | #26 |
| Welder | $52,670 | 430 | #184 |
| Roofer | $51,980 | 80 | #115 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $50,760 | 60 | #76 |
| Insulation Installer | $50,210 | 70 | #38 |
| Glazier | $49,610 | 100 | #95 |
| Construction Laborer | $49,240 | 830 | #141 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $48,890 | 80 | #86 |
| Maintenance Technician | $47,840 | 850 | #212 |
| Landscaper | $44,230 | 630 | #76 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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