New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Abilene are up 31% from 2021 to 2025 (883 → 1,160). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
8832021
7992022
4622023
5272024
1,1602025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 22 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $79,600 | 80 | #198 |
| Construction Supervisor | $64,270 | 390 | #349 |
| Building Inspector | $57,600 | 60 | #303 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $57,220 | 280 | #353 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $56,610 | 210 | #302 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $56,550 | 90 | #283 |
| Machinist | $56,160 | 60 | #198 |
| HVAC Technician | $54,330 | 260 | #289 |
| Plumber | $51,790 | 320 | #326 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $49,500 | 230 | #286 |
| Welder | $48,160 | 290 | #312 |
| Electrician | $47,400 | 500 | #377 |
| Concrete Finisher | $46,440 | 70 | #278 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $46,420 | 60 | #330 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,190 | 650 | #315 |
| Ironworker | $45,680 | 80 | #148 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $43,590 | 60 | #265 |
| Carpenter | $43,030 | 80 | #369 |
| Maintenance Technician | $42,940 | 840 | #346 |
| Painter | $38,760 | 80 | #340 |
| Construction Laborer | $38,160 | 570 | #336 |
| Landscaper | $34,790 | 320 | #345 |
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