New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Reading are up 18% from 2021 to 2025 (493 → 582). 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 27 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Line Installer | $82,190 | 90 | #60 |
| Construction Supervisor | $78,770 | 700 | #155 |
| Electrician | $75,070 | 820 | #111 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $70,630 | 120 | #88 |
| Brickmason | $69,990 | 90 | #52 |
| Building Inspector | $69,000 | 130 | #156 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $68,640 | 710 | #45 |
| Ironworker | $67,550 | 40 | #73 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $67,230 | 130 | #96 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $65,620 | 1,360 | #162 |
| Plumber | $62,370 | 360 | #177 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $62,290 | 590 | #144 |
| HVAC Technician | $61,740 | 510 | #136 |
| Concrete Finisher | $59,710 | 160 | #123 |
| Machinist | $59,550 | 440 | #119 |
| Carpenter | $54,930 | 760 | #207 |
| Welder | $54,840 | 870 | #146 |
| Hazmat Removal Worker | $54,440 | 50 | #34 |
| Maintenance Technician | $52,250 | 1,800 | #100 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $51,920 | 70 | #67 |
| Auto Mechanic | $51,310 | 890 | #135 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $50,970 | 200 | #191 |
| Painter | $50,380 | 110 | #115 |
| Roofer | $50,060 | 110 | #134 |
| Construction Laborer | $48,800 | 990 | #150 |
| Pest Control Technician | $40,800 | 80 | #152 |
| Landscaper | $38,780 | 1,200 | #135 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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