New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Bismarck are down 48% from 2021 to 2025 (792 → 411). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
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Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 23 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $104,800 | 90 | #78 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $89,260 | 70 | #7 |
| Construction Supervisor | $76,530 | 400 | #211 |
| Building Inspector | $75,530 | 30 | #99 |
| Machinist | $74,090 | 70 | #8 |
| Plumber | $70,310 | 220 | #112 |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $66,700 | 70 | #3 |
| HVAC Technician | $64,770 | 200 | #74 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $63,950 | 230 | #84 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,630 | 170 | #235 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $62,150 | 580 | #147 |
| Welder | $62,000 | 320 | #37 |
| Electrician | $61,900 | 480 | #205 |
| Concrete Finisher | $57,530 | 190 | #164 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $57,210 | 130 | #99 |
| Auto Mechanic | $56,960 | 350 | #81 |
| Painter | $55,170 | 90 | #73 |
| Carpenter | $54,670 | 510 | #208 |
| Roofer | $50,340 | 50 | #131 |
| Construction Laborer | $49,770 | 620 | #129 |
| Maintenance Technician | $49,060 | 450 | #163 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $47,840 | 40 | #226 |
| Landscaper | $46,310 | 320 | #25 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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