New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Staunton are up 141% from 2021 to 2025 (413 → 995). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
4132021
4422022
6052023
8182024
9952025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 20 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Line Installer | $89,120 | 50 | #48 |
| Electrical Lineworker | $79,780 | 60 | #196 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $76,210 | 270 | #43 |
| Building Inspector | $72,070 | 40 | #131 |
| Construction Supervisor | $66,910 | 220 | #334 |
| Welder | $64,470 | 390 | #16 |
| HVAC Technician | $62,350 | 230 | #121 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $62,190 | 160 | #127 |
| Electrician | $62,150 | 200 | #201 |
| Machinist | $60,410 | 130 | #89 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $57,720 | 60 | #271 |
| Concrete Finisher | $57,010 | 40 | #171 |
| Plumber | $51,250 | 110 | #335 |
| Auto Mechanic | $49,470 | 230 | #177 |
| Maintenance Technician | $48,860 | 490 | #174 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $48,750 | 160 | #306 |
| Carpenter | $48,620 | 290 | #298 |
| Brickmason | $47,430 | 30 | #146 |
| Construction Laborer | $38,040 | 300 | #341 |
| Landscaper | $35,810 | 390 | #314 |
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