New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Wheeling are down 95% from 2021 to 2025 (96 → 5). 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 23 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $108,060 | 140 | #61 |
| Construction Supervisor | $97,310 | 590 | #32 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $91,090 | 50 | #43 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $73,880 | 60 | #71 |
| Electrician | $66,970 | 350 | #146 |
| Concrete Finisher | $66,680 | 50 | #36 |
| Plumber | $64,060 | 150 | #149 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $63,970 | 210 | #190 |
| Building Inspector | $60,310 | 70 | #272 |
| Roofer | $60,230 | 110 | #65 |
| Machinist | $58,780 | 60 | #139 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $58,250 | 500 | #209 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $57,840 | 140 | #273 |
| HVAC Technician | $56,240 | 100 | #275 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $53,780 | 70 | #294 |
| Painter | $51,200 | 60 | #100 |
| Carpenter | $50,120 | 190 | #255 |
| Welder | $49,920 | 160 | #252 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $47,910 | 60 | #284 |
| Construction Laborer | $45,800 | 450 | #226 |
| Maintenance Technician | $44,520 | 860 | #326 |
| Auto Mechanic | $42,030 | 400 | #369 |
| Landscaper | $34,380 | 390 | #353 |
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