Roofers in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Middlesex County, Massachusetts has 104 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 704 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Massachusetts.
Middlesex County ranks 8 of 13 counties in Massachusetts for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $88,891 per employee a year.
Across Massachusetts, roofers earn a median of $72,360 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 104
- Their employees
- 704
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.6
Roofers in Middlesex County: businesses and jobs
| Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 104 | 433 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 704 | 3,259 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $62,579,000 | $304,463,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Middlesex County
| Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 46.5% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 6.9% (±0.3 points) | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 32.3% (±0.4 points) | 30.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 10.0% (±0.3 points) | 11.1% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 46.5% (±0.4 points) in Middlesex County, lower than across Massachusetts (51.1%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 6.9% (±0.3 points) in Middlesex County, higher than across Massachusetts (5.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 32.3% (±0.4 points) in Middlesex County, higher than across Massachusetts (30.5%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 10.0% (±0.3 points) in Middlesex County, lower than across Massachusetts (11.1%).
Places in Middlesex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 118,796 | 67.9% | 66.5% |
| Lowell | 118,368 | 75.1% | 56.8% |
| Newton | 89,044 | 79.9% | 30.0% |
| Somerville | 81,036 | 79.7% | 65.8% |
| Framingham | 72,399 | 72.6% | 45.2% |
| Malden | 65,906 | 70.9% | 58.7% |
| Waltham | 64,902 | 69.0% | 50.3% |
| Medford | 59,354 | 75.8% | 45.9% |
| Everett | 50,045 | 77.1% | 62.8% |
| Arlington (community) | 46,350 | 85.9% | 38.4% |
| Arlington | 46,350 | 85.9% | 38.4% |
| Billerica | 42,003 | 61.5% | 20.6% |
| Woburn | 41,939 | 62.6% | 44.3% |
| Marlborough | 41,647 | 56.5% | 44.0% |
| Natick | 36,873 | 60.6% | 31.8% |
Counties in Massachusetts with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Middlesex County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk County | 47 | 1.6 | +0.0 |
| Worcester County | 58 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Hampden County | 29 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Berkshire County | 10 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
| Essex County | 57 | 1.7 | +0.2 |
| Plymouth County | 42 | 1.9 | +0.4 |
Licenses for roofers in Massachusetts
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 Middlesex County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Middlesex County?
The Census Bureau counts 104 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Middlesex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Middlesex County?
Pay is published by state: across Massachusetts, roofers earn a median of $72,360 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Middlesex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Massachusetts, and a city or county in Middlesex 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 Massachusetts (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 — Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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Figures last updated on .