Roofers in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania has 16 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 105 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.5 across Pennsylvania.
Westmoreland County ranks 36 of 47 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $68,267 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
- 16
- Their employees
- 105
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Roofers in Westmoreland County: businesses and jobs
| Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 876 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 105 | 9,729 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $7,168,000 | $761,395,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Westmoreland County
| Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 76.9% (±0.7 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 5.3% (±0.4 points) | 18.8% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.8% (±0.7 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.2% (±0.6 points) | 12.4% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 76.9% (±0.7 points) in Westmoreland County, higher than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 5.3% (±0.4 points) in Westmoreland County, lower than across Pennsylvania (18.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 19.8% (±0.7 points) in Westmoreland County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 14.2% (±0.6 points) in Westmoreland County, higher than across Pennsylvania (12.4%).
Places in Westmoreland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) | 41,637 | 67.1% | 15.3% |
| North Huntingdon Township | 31,826 | 68.7% | 9.9% |
| Unity Township | 21,419 | 61.8% | 18.0% |
| Murrysville | 20,817 | 52.1% | 8.5% |
| Penn Township (Westmoreland County) | 20,456 | 52.1% | 9.5% |
| Greensburg | 14,741 | 76.4% | 45.0% |
| Derry Township (Westmoreland County) | 13,472 | 66.8% | 23.2% |
| New Kensington | 12,011 | 89.6% | 41.5% |
| Lower Burrell | 11,633 | 79.4% | 15.5% |
| Rostraver Township | 11,411 | 56.4% | 19.6% |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Westmoreland County) | 10,042 | 66.9% | 18.0% |
| Jeannette | 8,657 | 92.6% | 32.6% |
| Allegheny Township (Westmoreland County) | 8,238 | 57.1% | 11.8% |
| Latrobe | 7,977 | 89.3% | 30.5% |
| East Huntingdon Township | 7,621 | 48.2% | 23.5% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Westmoreland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 3 | 0.9 | −0.0 |
| Northampton County | 12 | 0.9 | −0.0 |
| Northumberland County | 4 | 0.9 | −0.0 |
| Lawrence County | 4 | 1.0 | +0.1 |
| Schuylkill County | 7 | 1.0 | +0.1 |
| Philadelphia County | 63 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
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 Westmoreland County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Westmoreland County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Westmoreland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Westmoreland 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 — Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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Figures last updated on .