Roofers in Monterey County, California
Monterey County, California has 41 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 274 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across California.
Monterey County ranks 18 of 50 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,818 per employee a year.
Across California, roofers earn a median of $63,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 41
- Their employees
- 274
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.8
Roofers in Monterey County: businesses and jobs
| Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 2,926 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 274 | 23,903 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $19,404,000 | $1,721,609,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Monterey County
| Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 63.0% (±1.0 points) | 57.0% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 6.6% (±0.5 points) | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.0% (±0.4 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 18.9% (±0.8 points) | 16.8% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 63.0% (±1.0 points) in Monterey County, higher than across California (57.0%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 6.6% (±0.5 points) in Monterey County, lower than across California (7.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 7.0% (±0.4 points) in Monterey County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 18.9% (±0.8 points) in Monterey County, higher than across California (16.8%).
Places in Monterey County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | 161,761 | 57.9% | 53.0% |
| Seaside | 31,814 | 69.8% | 64.6% |
| Monterey | 29,613 | 69.7% | 63.8% |
| Soledad | 26,365 | 25.2% | 42.0% |
| Marina | 22,563 | 47.0% | 57.1% |
| Greenfield | 20,232 | 17.4% | 45.5% |
| Prunedale | 19,723 | 58.6% | 23.3% |
| Pacific Grove | 14,951 | 85.4% | 49.6% |
| King City | 13,604 | 40.9% | 57.9% |
| Gonzales | 8,492 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| Castroville | 6,720 | 50.8% | 54.5% |
| Carmel Valley Village | 4,785 | 81.4% | 20.8% |
| Del Monte Forest | 3,613 | 72.7% | 12.8% |
| Las Lomas | 3,355 | 33.1% | 39.9% |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 3,162 | 81.9% | 39.9% |
Counties in California with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Monterey County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County | 26 | 2.8 | −0.0 |
| Ventura County | 85 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
| Mono County | 4 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
| Madera County | 13 | 2.5 | −0.3 |
| San Luis Obispo County | 32 | 2.5 | −0.3 |
| Tuolumne County | 8 | 2.5 | −0.3 |
Licenses for roofers in California
Federal rules and model codes for roofers
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Monterey County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Monterey County?
The Census Bureau counts 41 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Monterey County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Monterey County?
Pay is published by state: across California, roofers earn a median of $63,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Monterey County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Monterey County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: roofers in California (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monterey County, California
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .