Roofers in Hancock County, Maine
Hancock County, Maine has 5 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 5 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.5 across Maine.
Hancock County ranks 11 of 11 counties in Maine for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,200 per employee a year.
Across Maine, roofers earn a median of $49,990 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 5
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.2
Roofers in Hancock County: businesses and jobs
| Hancock County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 110 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 5 | 778 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $366,000 | $51,495,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Hancock County
| Hancock County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 80.9% (±1.4 points) | 70.0% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 2.6% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.1% (±1.4 points) | 22.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 11.5% (±1.1 points) | 13.2% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 80.9% (±1.4 points) in Hancock County, higher than across Maine (70.0%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.0% (±0.3 points) in Hancock County, lower than across Maine (2.6%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 11.5% (±1.1 points) in Hancock County, lower than across Maine (13.2%).
Places in Hancock County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | 8,657 | 50.6% | 33.3% |
| Bar Harbor | 5,244 | 40.6% | 25.5% |
| Bucksport | 5,016 | 59.8% | 25.7% |
| Bucksport (community) | 3,105 | 56.4% | 31.2% |
| Blue Hill | 2,813 | 37.6% | 20.3% |
| Hancock | 2,518 | 40.1% | 18.9% |
| Deer Isle | 2,470 | 54.4% | 14.2% |
| Bar Harbor (community) | 2,296 | 57.4% | 54.3% |
| Orland | 1,915 | 56.1% | 12.5% |
| Surry | 1,836 | 41.4% | 11.4% |
| Lamoine | 1,782 | 44.1% | 21.6% |
| Mount Desert | 1,671 | 58.6% | 15.2% |
| Dedham | 1,656 | 46.5% | 4.5% |
| Franklin | 1,628 | 40.7% | 23.2% |
| Gouldsboro | 1,615 | 35.6% | 17.3% |
Counties in Maine with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Hancock County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroostook County | 5 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| York County | 15 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Somerset County | 4 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Cumberland County | 21 | 1.4 | +0.1 |
| Franklin County | 3 | 1.4 | +0.2 |
| Sagadahoc County | 3 | 1.6 | +0.3 |
Licenses for roofers in Maine
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 Hancock County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Hancock County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Hancock County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Hancock County?
Pay is published by state: across Maine, roofers earn a median of $49,990 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Hancock County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maine, and a city or county in Hancock 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 Maine (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 — Hancock County, Maine
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