New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Longview are down 50% from 2021 to 2025 (579 → 288). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
5792021
7452022
3642023
2882024
2882025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 26 trades
Click a column to sort. Jobs are employment estimates, not open positions.
| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Line Installer | $82,230 | 90 | #59 |
| Electrical Lineworker | $80,490 | 160 | #190 |
| Building Inspector | $67,050 | 160 | #173 |
| Construction Supervisor | $63,110 | 1,280 | #358 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $57,930 | 860 | #348 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $57,730 | 190 | #270 |
| HVAC Technician | $55,050 | 350 | #287 |
| Plumber | $54,320 | 420 | #313 |
| Welder | $52,300 | 1,270 | #191 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $52,090 | 350 | #344 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $49,780 | 120 | #213 |
| Machinist | $48,350 | 690 | #323 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $48,030 | 750 | #326 |
| Electrician | $47,580 | 630 | #375 |
| Painter | $47,000 | 310 | #206 |
| Maintenance Technician | $46,450 | 1,420 | #260 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,400 | 800 | #308 |
| Carpenter | $46,160 | 370 | #354 |
| Rigger | $45,300 | 50 | #65 |
| Concrete Finisher | $45,070 | 250 | #301 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $41,820 | 90 | #268 |
| Glazier | $41,050 | 70 | #153 |
| Roofer | $39,460 | 80 | #257 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $37,950 | 40 | #145 |
| Construction Laborer | $37,840 | 1,610 | #344 |
| Landscaper | $34,680 | 440 | #348 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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