New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Farmington are down 18% from 2021 to 2025 (97 → 80). 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 | $77,650 | 120 | #221 |
| Construction Supervisor | $76,520 | 770 | #212 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,190 | 520 | #255 |
| Building Inspector | $61,320 | 70 | #263 |
| Carpenter | $59,720 | 390 | #148 |
| Machinist | $58,460 | 60 | #145 |
| Welder | $57,440 | 500 | #106 |
| Electrician | $57,150 | 340 | #305 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $55,180 | 480 | #233 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $54,330 | 40 | #292 |
| Hazmat Removal Worker | $52,760 | 80 | #35 |
| HVAC Technician | $52,040 | 110 | #302 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $52,000 | 200 | #345 |
| Plumber | $48,970 | 230 | #360 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $47,240 | 50 | #302 |
| Maintenance Technician | $46,910 | 500 | #246 |
| Concrete Finisher | $46,850 | 120 | #273 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,660 | 400 | #302 |
| Painter | $44,780 | 50 | #273 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $43,780 | 60 | #134 |
| Roofer | $39,420 | 30 | #258 |
| Construction Laborer | $38,150 | 1,310 | #337 |
| Landscaper | $37,130 | 180 | #225 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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