New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Odessa are down 34% from 2021 to 2025 (1,406 → 921). 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 24 trades
Click a column to sort. Jobs are employment estimates, not open positions.
| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Line Installer | $92,750 | 40 | #38 |
| Construction Supervisor | $78,580 | 1,380 | #164 |
| Electrical Lineworker | $67,260 | 200 | #250 |
| Welder | $63,470 | 790 | #23 |
| Plumber | $61,870 | 290 | #186 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61,560 | 420 | #147 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $60,190 | 1,660 | #312 |
| Machinist | $59,770 | 380 | #113 |
| HVAC Technician | $58,580 | 160 | #230 |
| Electrician | $57,110 | 1,030 | #306 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $55,430 | 670 | #231 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $55,100 | 100 | #141 |
| Carpenter | $52,260 | 180 | #217 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $49,700 | 50 | #80 |
| Building Inspector | $49,610 | 230 | #325 |
| Drywall Installer | $49,040 | 40 | #110 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $48,730 | 50 | #309 |
| Concrete Finisher | $47,940 | 110 | #248 |
| Painter | $47,870 | 110 | #169 |
| Auto Mechanic | $47,510 | 640 | #260 |
| Maintenance Technician | $47,290 | 770 | #231 |
| Rigger | $46,120 | 70 | #64 |
| Construction Laborer | $38,380 | 970 | #330 |
| Landscaper | $36,390 | 160 | #275 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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