Roofers in Howard County, Maryland
Howard County, Maryland has 19 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 312 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across Maryland.
Howard County ranks 8 of 18 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,894 per employee a year.
Across Maryland, roofers earn a median of $52,010 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 19
- Their employees
- 312
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Roofers in Howard County: businesses and jobs
| Howard County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 19 | 341 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 312 | 4,027 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $22,119,000 | $298,500,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Howard County
| Howard County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 50.1% (±0.9 points) | 51.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 22.4% (±0.8 points) | 21.3% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.9% (±0.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 16.8% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 50.1% (±0.9 points) in Howard County, lower than across Maryland (51.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 22.4% (±0.8 points) in Howard County, higher than across Maryland (21.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 1.9% (±0.3 points) in Howard County, lower than across Maryland (10.7%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 16.8% (±0.9 points) in Howard County, higher than across Maryland (13.5%).
Places in Howard County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 104,338 | 42.8% | 35.2% |
| Ellicott City | 75,257 | 26.4% | 28.0% |
| Ilchester | 28,364 | 7.1% | 23.6% |
| Elkridge | 26,283 | 11.3% | 37.7% |
| North Laurel | 25,563 | 21.9% | 37.7% |
| Scaggsville | 10,564 | 17.2% | 7.7% |
| Savage | 8,239 | 38.2% | 41.4% |
| Fulton | 5,677 | 2.9% | 20.1% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Howard County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot County | 3 | 1.5 | +0.0 |
| Charles County | 8 | 1.3 | −0.3 |
| Washington County | 8 | 1.2 | −0.3 |
| Harford County | 13 | 1.2 | −0.3 |
| Montgomery County | 50 | 1.2 | −0.3 |
| Prince George's County | 66 | 1.8 | +0.3 |
Licenses for roofers in Maryland
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 Howard County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Howard County?
The Census Bureau counts 19 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Howard County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Howard County?
Pay is published by state: across Maryland, roofers earn a median of $52,010 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Howard County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Howard 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 Maryland (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 — Howard County, Maryland
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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.
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