Roofers in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania has 41 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 199 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.5 across Pennsylvania.
Chester County ranks 10 of 47 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $63,231 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, roofers earn a median of $49,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 41
- Their employees
- 199
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Roofers in Chester County: businesses and jobs
| Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 876 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 199 | 9,729 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $12,583,000 | $761,395,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Chester County
| Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 60.0% (±0.8 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 19.3% (±0.6 points) | 18.8% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.6% (±0.5 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.7% (±0.6 points) | 12.4% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 60.0% (±0.8 points) in Chester County, higher than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 12.6% (±0.5 points) in Chester County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 13.7% (±0.6 points) in Chester County, higher than across Pennsylvania (12.4%).
Places in Chester County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tredyffrin Township | 31,922 | 58.9% | 25.7% |
| West Goshen Township | 23,553 | 53.3% | 27.8% |
| West Chester | 20,666 | 75.1% | 64.6% |
| West Whiteland Township | 20,249 | 34.5% | 36.9% |
| Phoenixville | 19,452 | 54.4% | 44.9% |
| Uwchlan Township | 19,394 | 31.6% | 31.1% |
| East Goshen Township | 18,441 | 45.9% | 28.4% |
| East Whiteland Township | 14,774 | 36.7% | 40.5% |
| Caln Township | 14,742 | 48.0% | 30.1% |
| West Bradford Township | 14,681 | 39.1% | 3.4% |
| Coatesville | 13,353 | 68.4% | 60.0% |
| Upper Uwchlan Township | 13,010 | 11.7% | 7.7% |
| New Garden Township | 11,449 | 25.7% | 22.8% |
| Willistown Township | 11,366 | 50.8% | 7.1% |
| Westtown Township | 11,254 | 46.7% | 16.9% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chester County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 19 | 1.9 | +0.0 |
| Montgomery County | 70 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Adams County | 8 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Mercer County | 9 | 1.8 | −0.2 |
| Berks County | 30 | 1.7 | −0.2 |
| Monroe County | 17 | 2.1 | +0.2 |
Licenses for roofers in Pennsylvania
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 Chester County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Chester County?
The Census Bureau counts 41 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Chester County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Chester County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, roofers earn a median of $49,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Chester County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Chester 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Figures last updated on .