Roofers in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County, Maryland has 50 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 464 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across Maryland.
Montgomery County ranks 12 of 18 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $77,933 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
- 50
- Their employees
- 464
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.2
Roofers in Montgomery County: businesses and jobs
| Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 50 | 341 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 464 | 4,027 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $36,161,000 | $298,500,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Montgomery County
| Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 46.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 17.8% (±0.4 points) | 21.3% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.2% (±0.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.9% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 46.6% (±0.4 points) in Montgomery County, lower than across Maryland (51.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 17.8% (±0.4 points) in Montgomery County, lower than across Maryland (21.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 4.2% (±0.2 points) in Montgomery County, lower than across Maryland (10.7%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 14.9% (±0.4 points) in Montgomery County, higher than across Maryland (13.5%).
Places in Montgomery County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 90,719 | 14.7% | 32.8% |
| Silver Spring | 81,462 | 68.8% | 61.7% |
| Gaithersburg | 69,825 | 31.5% | 49.2% |
| Bethesda | 69,397 | 61.4% | 36.0% |
| Rockville | 67,671 | 51.3% | 47.4% |
| Aspen Hill | 53,279 | 69.8% | 35.3% |
| Wheaton | 52,926 | 71.9% | 35.4% |
| North Bethesda | 49,677 | 45.7% | 49.6% |
| Potomac | 45,902 | 58.8% | 15.2% |
| Olney | 35,797 | 32.5% | 10.8% |
| Montgomery Village | 34,110 | 48.9% | 32.5% |
| Clarksburg | 30,487 | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Fairland | 26,231 | 24.4% | 54.0% |
| North Potomac | 23,922 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Redland | 18,665 | 51.5% | 25.6% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Montgomery County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harford County | 13 | 1.2 | +0.0 |
| Washington County | 8 | 1.2 | +0.0 |
| Charles County | 8 | 1.3 | +0.0 |
| Baltimore County | 42 | 1.2 | −0.0 |
| Wicomico County | 5 | 1.1 | −0.1 |
| St. Mary's County | 5 | 1.1 | −0.2 |
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 Montgomery County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Montgomery County?
The Census Bureau counts 50 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Montgomery County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Montgomery 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 — Montgomery 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.
Figures last updated on .