New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Fayetteville are down 9% from 2021 to 2025 (2,307 → 2,105). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
2,3072021
2,4832022
2,5762023
1,9152024
2,1052025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 24 trades
Click a column to sort. Jobs are employment estimates, not open positions.
| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Supervisor | $70,180 | 630 | #315 |
| Electrical Lineworker | $65,140 | 270 | #253 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,630 | 460 | #182 |
| Building Inspector | $61,950 | 200 | #251 |
| Machinist | $58,150 | 80 | #156 |
| Electrician | $57,690 | 680 | #296 |
| HVAC Technician | $56,220 | 490 | #276 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $55,770 | 270 | #309 |
| Plumber | $51,740 | 390 | #327 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $50,710 | 80 | #210 |
| Welder | $49,780 | 80 | #257 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $48,390 | 440 | #317 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $47,960 | 120 | #279 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $47,820 | 40 | #96 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,870 | 1,220 | #288 |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | 280 | #347 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46,010 | 70 | #253 |
| Drywall Installer | $45,120 | 50 | #154 |
| Maintenance Technician | $44,530 | 1,150 | #324 |
| Construction Laborer | $43,740 | 600 | #264 |
| Pest Control Technician | $42,760 | 160 | #145 |
| Painter | $41,600 | 110 | #310 |
| Concrete Finisher | $37,620 | 100 | #330 |
| Landscaper | $35,800 | 680 | #315 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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