New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Rocky Mount are down 16% from 2021 to 2025 (640 → 536). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
6402021
4272022
6142023
5502024
5362025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 19 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Inspector | $74,790 | 40 | #109 |
| Construction Supervisor | $73,570 | 380 | #276 |
| Electrical Lineworker | $62,860 | 70 | #257 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $61,910 | 400 | #267 |
| Electrician | $58,710 | 340 | #273 |
| Machinist | $56,920 | 90 | #184 |
| Plumber | $56,220 | 140 | #295 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $55,890 | 130 | #306 |
| HVAC Technician | $55,690 | 150 | #281 |
| Welder | $49,600 | 250 | #265 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $48,640 | 170 | #311 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $47,600 | 60 | #294 |
| Carpenter | $47,490 | 140 | #330 |
| Maintenance Technician | $44,480 | 520 | #327 |
| Painter | $40,390 | 40 | #322 |
| Roofer | $40,100 | 40 | #254 |
| Auto Mechanic | $38,880 | 300 | #381 |
| Construction Laborer | $38,100 | 340 | #339 |
| Landscaper | $37,150 | 220 | #224 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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