New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Appleton are down 12% from 2021 to 2025 (1,429 → 1,264). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
1,4292021
7672022
7532023
6592024
1,2642025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 27 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $107,370 | 160 | #66 |
| Construction Supervisor | $98,970 | 1,060 | #27 |
| Ironworker | $93,960 | 80 | #20 |
| Plumber | $91,750 | 890 | #18 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $83,010 | 480 | #35 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $81,400 | 400 | #25 |
| Brickmason | $79,870 | 90 | #21 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $78,260 | 40 | #10 |
| Elevator Installer | $75,250 | 80 | #50 |
| Concrete Finisher | $68,990 | 330 | #31 |
| Building Inspector | $68,480 | 50 | #160 |
| Electrician | $66,830 | 810 | #149 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $65,980 | 1,020 | #155 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $63,860 | 270 | #89 |
| Carpenter | $62,490 | 700 | #91 |
| Roofer | $61,880 | 120 | #43 |
| HVAC Technician | $61,600 | 320 | #139 |
| Machinist | $60,350 | 660 | #91 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $60,190 | 70 | #219 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $59,410 | 60 | #33 |
| Construction Laborer | $59,260 | 1,030 | #39 |
| Welder | $58,920 | 970 | #77 |
| Auto Mechanic | $58,060 | 640 | #68 |
| Maintenance Technician | $57,420 | 1,340 | #37 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $54,490 | 100 | #150 |
| Painter | $50,640 | 80 | #108 |
| Landscaper | $44,380 | 840 | #71 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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