New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Ithaca are down 27% from 2021 to 2025 (644 → 471). 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 16 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Supervisor | $77,860 | 90 | #176 |
| Electrician | $70,720 | 100 | #135 |
| HVAC Technician | $64,690 | 120 | #76 |
| Plumber | $64,460 | 70 | #141 |
| Building Inspector | $64,070 | 50 | #211 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $63,650 | 40 | #203 |
| Machinist | $62,810 | 120 | #46 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61,500 | 70 | #148 |
| Carpenter | $60,680 | 190 | #126 |
| Painter | $59,110 | 40 | #39 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $54,820 | 50 | #236 |
| Welder | $54,170 | 30 | #159 |
| Maintenance Technician | $48,870 | 600 | #173 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,820 | 190 | #199 |
| Construction Laborer | $46,790 | 130 | #197 |
| Landscaper | $42,720 | 270 | #96 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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