New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Huntington are roughly flat from 2021 to 2025 (305 → 309). 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 29 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Line Installer | $83,740 | 180 | #55 |
| Electrical Lineworker | $79,810 | 290 | #195 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $73,960 | 130 | #70 |
| Construction Supervisor | $73,820 | 890 | #272 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $65,040 | 680 | #171 |
| Drywall Installer | $64,700 | 60 | #23 |
| Electrician | $63,620 | 870 | #176 |
| Building Inspector | $63,390 | 80 | #224 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $63,130 | 240 | #136 |
| Plumber | $62,160 | 460 | #181 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $57,320 | 1,040 | #220 |
| Concrete Finisher | $56,220 | 110 | #180 |
| Carpenter | $52,000 | 780 | #222 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $51,130 | 250 | #352 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $50,390 | 50 | #70 |
| Roofer | $48,960 | 110 | #160 |
| HVAC Technician | $48,860 | 360 | #344 |
| Glazier | $48,020 | 30 | #112 |
| Welder | $46,980 | 550 | #342 |
| Machinist | $46,290 | 680 | #352 |
| Brickmason | $46,090 | 50 | #148 |
| Painter | $46,010 | 180 | #241 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $45,760 | 180 | #349 |
| Hazmat Removal Worker | $45,660 | 50 | #99 |
| Construction Laborer | $45,170 | 1,580 | #244 |
| Maintenance Technician | $41,970 | 1,410 | #351 |
| Pest Control Technician | $37,430 | 140 | #209 |
| Auto Mechanic | $37,240 | 920 | #386 |
| Landscaper | $32,170 | 590 | #365 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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