New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Green Bay are roughly flat from 2021 to 2025 (1,408 → 1,413). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
1,4082021
1,2492022
9932023
1,8252024
1,4132025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 28 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $108,000 | 130 | #62 |
| Plumber | $90,570 | 730 | #22 |
| Building Inspector | $82,170 | 70 | #45 |
| Construction Supervisor | $81,480 | 880 | #113 |
| Electrician | $77,260 | 910 | #83 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $76,760 | 280 | #48 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $76,290 | 420 | #71 |
| Brickmason | $69,970 | 70 | #53 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $67,090 | 1,030 | #140 |
| Concrete Finisher | $64,250 | 310 | #47 |
| Tile Setter | $61,790 | 40 | #22 |
| HVAC Technician | $61,340 | 420 | #147 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $60,860 | 430 | #173 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $60,780 | 90 | #24 |
| Flooring Installer | $60,470 | 100 | #21 |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | 860 | #133 |
| Machinist | $60,270 | 660 | #95 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $60,200 | 110 | #217 |
| Roofer | $59,320 | 90 | #79 |
| Welder | $58,850 | 840 | #79 |
| Maintenance Technician | $58,080 | 1,910 | #31 |
| Auto Mechanic | $56,180 | 640 | #88 |
| Construction Laborer | $54,890 | 1,160 | #80 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $50,390 | 40 | #70 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $49,710 | 150 | #217 |
| Insulation Installer | $49,310 | 100 | #44 |
| Painter | $47,890 | 200 | #167 |
| Landscaper | $38,940 | 930 | #130 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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