Roofers in Salem County, New Jersey
Salem County, New Jersey has 3 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 21 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across New Jersey.
Salem County ranks 9 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $101,143 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, roofers earn a median of $73,410 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 21
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Roofers in Salem County: businesses and jobs
| Salem County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 374 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 21 | 3,092 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $2,124,000 | $242,884,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Salem County
| Salem County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 74.4% (±1.8 points) | 52.6% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 5.3% (±1.0 points) | 10.0% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.8% (±1.9 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 15.0% (±1.3 points) | 12.3% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 74.4% (±1.8 points) in Salem County, higher than across New Jersey (52.6%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 5.3% (±1.0 points) in Salem County, lower than across New Jersey (10.0%).
Homes built before 1940: 21.8% (±1.9 points) in Salem County, higher than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 15.0% (±1.3 points) in Salem County, higher than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Places in Salem County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Township | 12,754 | 82.2% | 20.2% |
| Pennsville | 12,233 | 83.1% | 21.1% |
| Pittsgrove Township | 8,854 | 57.6% | 15.0% |
| Carneys Point Township | 8,665 | 78.7% | 38.3% |
| Carneys Point | 8,050 | 80.4% | 41.0% |
| Salem | 5,322 | 90.0% | 65.3% |
| Penns Grove Borough | 4,882 | 89.5% | 65.0% |
| Pilesgrove Township | 4,220 | 56.8% | 13.7% |
| Woodstown Borough | 3,715 | 74.7% | 38.1% |
| Upper Pittsgrove Township | 3,466 | 68.7% | 8.9% |
| Alloway Township | 3,299 | 56.4% | 13.3% |
| Quinton Township | 2,615 | 72.4% | 23.5% |
| Mannington Township | 1,913 | 78.3% | 11.8% |
| Oldmans Township | 1,839 | 61.4% | 13.1% |
| Lower Alloways Creek Township | 1,714 | 67.5% | 22.7% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Salem County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 6 | 1.0 | −0.0 |
| Camden County | 24 | 1.1 | +0.0 |
| Atlantic County | 15 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
| Monmouth County | 32 | 1.2 | +0.1 |
| Ocean County | 29 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Passaic County | 18 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
Licenses for roofers in New Jersey
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 Salem County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Salem County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Salem County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Salem County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, roofers earn a median of $73,410 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Salem County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Salem 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 New Jersey (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 — Salem County, New Jersey
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