Roofers in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has 35 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 220 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across Louisiana.
Jefferson Parish ranks 5 of 18 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,545 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, roofers earn a median of $45,680 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 35
- Their employees
- 220
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Roofers in Jefferson Parish: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 35 | 267 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 220 | 1,724 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $14,200,000 | $106,950,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson Parish
| Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 65.1% (±0.8 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 4.1% (±0.4 points) | 2.8% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.9% (±0.3 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 25.2% (±0.8 points) | 16.9% | 14.2% |
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 4.1% (±0.4 points) in Jefferson Parish, higher than across Louisiana (2.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.9% (±0.3 points) in Jefferson Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 25.2% (±0.8 points) in Jefferson Parish, higher than across Louisiana (16.9%).
Places in Jefferson Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie | 139,729 | 68.8% | 37.9% |
| Kenner | 64,904 | 58.2% | 36.9% |
| Marrero | 32,540 | 69.2% | 33.9% |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | 60.6% | 50.8% |
| Harvey | 20,915 | 61.7% | 47.3% |
| Gretna | 17,389 | 73.1% | 51.2% |
| Estelle | 16,341 | 46.9% | 10.1% |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | 70.7% | 29.4% |
| Woodmere | 11,879 | 47.2% | 21.3% |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | 43.3% | 29.8% |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | 57.5% | 27.4% |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | 81.2% | 42.7% |
| Harahan | 8,904 | 65.6% | 25.9% |
| Westwego | 8,335 | 74.5% | 48.6% |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | 58.0% | 41.6% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Parish | 20 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Caddo Parish | 20 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 11 | 1.8 | +0.0 |
| St. Bernard Parish | 3 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 18 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
| Calcasieu Parish | 15 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
Licenses for roofers in Louisiana
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 Jefferson Parish
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Jefferson Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 35 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Jefferson Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Jefferson Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, roofers earn a median of $45,680 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Jefferson Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Jefferson Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
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Figures last updated on .