New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Pinehurst are up 14% from 2024 to 2025 (942 → 1,077). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
9422024
1,0772025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2024–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 15 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Supervisor | $69,290 | 200 | #323 |
| Building Inspector | $64,870 | 30 | #195 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $55,800 | 40 | #308 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $54,320 | 50 | #370 |
| Machinist | $53,840 | 40 | #231 |
| HVAC Technician | $52,580 | 160 | #299 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $50,210 | 90 | #277 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,640 | 250 | #211 |
| Plumber | $48,440 | 130 | #365 |
| Carpenter | $47,840 | 90 | #322 |
| Construction Laborer | $45,900 | 240 | #220 |
| Electrician | $45,650 | 210 | #383 |
| Painter | $43,590 | 30 | #291 |
| Maintenance Technician | $43,540 | 310 | #341 |
| Landscaper | $35,590 | 750 | #322 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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