What this means Our calculation
16 of 21 trades here pay more than the typical U.S. metro; the best-paid is construction supervisors at $116,390. Prices run 4% below the U.S. average, so a paycheck here is worth more than the same dollars elsewhere. For the wider job market, unemployment is higher than most metros (8.1%) and the population is growing at a typical pace (+2.2% since 2020).
Highest-paying trades in Vineland Government data
All 21 trades
Vs. U.S. compares with the typical metro for that trade. Jobs are employment estimates, not open positions. Click a column to sort.
| Trade | Median pay | Vs. U.S. | Real pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Supervisor | $116,390 | +51% | $121,280 | 350 | #6 |
| Ironworker | $105,370 | +65% | $109,797 | 40 | #8 |
| Construction Laborer | $83,680 | +79% | $87,196 | 440 | #1 |
| Plumber | $77,060 | +25% | $80,298 | 270 | #79 |
| Electrician | $76,920 | +23% | $80,152 | 190 | #94 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $76,740 | +29% | $79,964 | 180 | #68 |
| Glazier | $73,260 | +33% | $76,338 | 90 | #12 |
| HVAC Technician | $68,250 | +15% | $71,117 | 290 | #56 |
| Building Inspector | $65,790 | -2% | $68,554 | 70 | #186 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $64,990 | +8% | $67,720 | 150 | #67 |
| Carpenter | $63,440 | +13% | $66,105 | 180 | #78 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,400 | -2% | $65,022 | 370 | #249 |
| Machinist | $62,330 | +9% | $64,949 | 50 | #52 |
| Concrete Finisher | $61,090 | +7% | $63,657 | 60 | #97 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $58,580 | +13% | $61,041 | 50 | #70 |
| Welder | $53,000 | +1% | $55,227 | 70 | #174 |
| Maintenance Technician | $52,450 | +9% | $54,654 | 600 | #96 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,670 | -0% | $50,715 | 330 | #209 |
| Painter | $48,430 | +2% | $50,465 | 60 | #161 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $48,250 | -3% | $50,277 | 40 | #92 |
| Landscaper | $37,180 | -1% | $38,742 | 330 | #221 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Living costs & homes Government data
Homes in Vineland
The Vineland area has about 57,446 homes. 68% were built before 1980 (typical metro 45%), so its housing is older than most; 6% were built in 2010 or later. Older homes often need more repair, replacement and upgrade work. 66% of households own their home, and the median home value is $249,900.
Census American Community Survey, 2024 1-year estimates (table DP04).
Working outdoors in Vineland Government data
In an average year, Vineland has 22 days at 90°F or hotter (fewer than most metros; typical metro 33), 108 nights below freezing (typical 90) and 72 days with a tenth of an inch of rain or more. Summer afternoons average 84°F and winter nights 25°F. That matters for outdoor trades: heat and freezes shape the working season and the hours.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 averages, Millville Muni Airport, NJ station. Compare cities on outdoor work weather.
Job market & growth Government data
Unemployment
8.1% in 2025 (typical metro 4.1%), all workers.
BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 2021–2025.
Population
The Vineland area's population grew 2.2% from 2020 to 2025 (153,733 → 157,148), ranking #205 of 387 metros for growth (typical metro +2.5%). People moving in (net +3,251) account for most of the change.
Census Bureau population estimates, July 1 of each year, 2020–2025.
New homes permitted
New-home permits in Vineland are down 23% from 2021 to 2025 (185 → 143). Permits signal construction activity, not open jobs.
Census Building Permits Survey, 2021–2025.
Getting to work
The average commute in the Vineland area is 24 minutes each way, about the same as the typical metro (24 min). 17% of commuters spend 45 minutes or more. 76% drive alone, 3% take transit and 5% work from home (all workers, not just trades).
Census American Community Survey, 2024 1-year estimates (table S0801).
Licensing in New Jersey Official source
The main state licensing office in New Jersey is the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. It can point you to the right license for skilled trades.
Official New Jersey licensing site ↗
Requirements for skilled trades vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Union membership
In 2025, 14.7% of wage and salary workers in New Jersey were union members, above the U.S. rate of about 10% (#9 of 51 states and D.C.), and 16.1% were covered by a union contract. These figures cover all jobs in the state, not only the trades.
BLS Union Members, 2025 (Current Population Survey), table 5.
Nearby metros
Compare any trade in two cities with city vs. city, or see every metro in New Jersey.