Roofers in Johnson County, Kansas
Johnson County, Kansas has 60 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 228 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.2 across Kansas.
Johnson County ranks 13 of 22 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,925 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, roofers earn a median of $47,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 60
- Their employees
- 228
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.3
Roofers in Johnson County: businesses and jobs
| Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 60 | 290 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 228 | 2,303 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $14,803,000 | $159,183,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Johnson County
| Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 66.2% (±0.6 points) | 71.8% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 7.6% (±0.4 points) | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.2% (±0.5 points) | 13.9% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 66.2% (±0.6 points) in Johnson County, lower than across Kansas (71.8%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 7.6% (±0.4 points) in Johnson County, higher than across Kansas (4.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.6% (±0.3 points) in Johnson County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 13.2% (±0.5 points) in Johnson County, lower than across Kansas (13.9%).
Places in Johnson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 200,306 | 33.5% | 39.5% |
| Olathe | 145,057 | 24.5% | 25.2% |
| Shawnee | 68,542 | 37.1% | 26.3% |
| Lenexa | 58,384 | 28.2% | 43.2% |
| Leawood | 33,809 | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Gardner | 24,526 | 15.3% | 32.4% |
| Prairie Village | 22,874 | 83.1% | 23.0% |
| Merriam | 11,085 | 68.5% | 39.3% |
| Mission | 9,915 | 62.1% | 55.1% |
| Spring Hill | 9,120 | 17.9% | 23.2% |
| Roeland Park | 6,763 | 91.3% | 28.5% |
| De Soto | 6,414 | 25.3% | 27.9% |
| Aubry Township | 4,663 | 39.8% | 5.5% |
| Fairway | 4,159 | 85.6% | 14.0% |
| Mission Hills | 3,548 | 90.9% | 0.0% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Johnson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley County | 7 | 2.3 | −0.0 |
| Leavenworth County | 7 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Sedgwick County | 50 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Cowley County | 4 | 2.6 | +0.2 |
| Douglas County | 11 | 2.0 | −0.3 |
| Lyon County | 3 | 2.0 | −0.3 |
Licenses for roofers in Kansas
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 Johnson County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Johnson County?
The Census Bureau counts 60 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Johnson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Johnson County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, roofers earn a median of $47,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Johnson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Johnson 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 Kansas (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 — Johnson County, Kansas
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