New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Kingston are up 27% from 2021 to 2025 (342 → 434). 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 22 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Line Installer | $77,710 | 90 | #79 |
| Construction Supervisor | $76,580 | 220 | #210 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $70,450 | 70 | #109 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $70,370 | 150 | #94 |
| Plumber | $70,190 | 180 | #113 |
| Electrician | $69,440 | 280 | #141 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $67,750 | 50 | #94 |
| Building Inspector | $62,940 | 70 | #230 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $62,830 | 50 | #142 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61,620 | 110 | #146 |
| HVAC Technician | $61,470 | 260 | #141 |
| Carpenter | $61,140 | 280 | #115 |
| Welder | $57,600 | 120 | #104 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $57,320 | 80 | #95 |
| Concrete Finisher | $56,930 | 50 | #175 |
| Auto Mechanic | $53,290 | 440 | #115 |
| Pest Control Technician | $52,700 | 50 | #6 |
| Machinist | $50,400 | 100 | #285 |
| Maintenance Technician | $50,230 | 870 | #132 |
| Painter | $49,570 | 100 | #125 |
| Construction Laborer | $49,520 | 430 | #133 |
| Landscaper | $43,680 | 430 | #83 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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