New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Fond du Lac are down 19% from 2021 to 2025 (235 → 190). 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 18 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $104,220 | 30 | #81 |
| Construction Supervisor | $78,150 | 310 | #169 |
| Plumber | $77,310 | 280 | #74 |
| Electrician | $77,060 | 170 | #89 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $71,560 | 160 | #89 |
| Concrete Finisher | $62,680 | 120 | #65 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $62,560 | 120 | #119 |
| Carpenter | $62,550 | 340 | #90 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $61,410 | 240 | #284 |
| Welder | $60,930 | 230 | #46 |
| HVAC Technician | $59,510 | 100 | #200 |
| Machinist | $57,700 | 550 | #171 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $56,810 | 60 | #108 |
| Construction Laborer | $56,200 | 420 | #68 |
| Auto Mechanic | $54,300 | 260 | #105 |
| Maintenance Technician | $51,930 | 410 | #106 |
| Painter | $49,420 | 30 | #133 |
| Landscaper | $37,360 | 250 | #206 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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