Roofers in Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County, New York has 3 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across New York.
Rensselaer County ranks 43 of 45 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $86,000 per employee a year.
Across New York, roofers earn a median of $63,350 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.4
Roofers in Rensselaer County: businesses and jobs
| Rensselaer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 838 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 9 | 6,069 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $774,000 | $484,562,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Rensselaer County
| Rensselaer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 56.0% (±1.0 points) | 41.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 4.0% (±0.6 points) | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.2% (±1.2 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 9.5% (±0.9 points) | 9.8% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 56.0% (±1.0 points) in Rensselaer County, higher than across New York (41.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 4.0% (±0.6 points) in Rensselaer County, lower than across New York (5.5%).
Homes built before 1940: 33.2% (±1.2 points) in Rensselaer County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Places in Rensselaer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 51,033 | 82.7% | 62.6% |
| Town of East Greenbush | 16,687 | 52.4% | 24.9% |
| Town of North Greenbush | 13,297 | 49.3% | 25.5% |
| Town of Schodack | 12,933 | 67.6% | 13.6% |
| Town of Brunswick | 12,524 | 59.5% | 21.1% |
| Rensselaer | 9,287 | 66.3% | 56.7% |
| Town of Sand Lake | 8,326 | 54.8% | 14.8% |
| Town of Schaghticoke | 7,359 | 66.2% | 9.3% |
| Town of Hoosick | 6,671 | 70.0% | 25.9% |
| East Greenbush (community) | 6,581 | 49.4% | 35.7% |
| Town of Pittstown | 5,474 | 45.1% | 6.8% |
| Hampton Manor | 5,334 | 63.5% | 16.4% |
| Town of Nassau | 4,511 | 64.8% | 24.3% |
| Town of Poestenkill | 4,327 | 59.4% | 14.5% |
| Wynantskill | 3,487 | 63.1% | 17.0% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rensselaer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens County | 38 | 0.4 | +0.0 |
| St. Lawrence County | 3 | 0.6 | +0.2 |
| Sullivan County | 3 | 0.6 | +0.2 |
| Kings County | 67 | 0.6 | +0.2 |
| Bronx County | 8 | 0.1 | −0.3 |
| New York County | 6 | 0.1 | −0.3 |
Licenses for roofers in New York
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 Rensselaer County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Rensselaer County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Rensselaer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Rensselaer County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, roofers earn a median of $63,350 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Rensselaer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Rensselaer 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 York (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 — Rensselaer County, New York
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