Roofers in Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County, Texas has 243 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,760 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Texas.
Dallas County ranks 40 of 81 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,960 per employee a year.
Across Texas, roofers earn a median of $45,440 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 243
- Their employees
- 2,760
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.3
Roofers in Dallas County: businesses and jobs
| Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 243 | 2,442 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 2,760 | 16,007 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $198,610,000 | $1,172,067,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Dallas County
| Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 51.6% (±0.3 points) | 64.4% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 4.0% (±0.2 points) | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.4% (±0.1 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 15.9% (±0.3 points) | 13.1% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 51.6% (±0.3 points) in Dallas County, lower than across Texas (64.4%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 4.0% (±0.2 points) in Dallas County, higher than across Texas (2.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 3.4% (±0.1 points) in Dallas County, higher than across Texas (3.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 15.9% (±0.3 points) in Dallas County, higher than across Texas (13.1%).
Places in Dallas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,307,930 | 48.0% | 57.6% |
| Irving | 256,492 | 35.8% | 61.9% |
| Garland | 246,844 | 54.9% | 38.4% |
| Grand Prairie | 201,883 | 30.9% | 41.3% |
| Mesquite | 149,299 | 40.6% | 37.2% |
| Richardson | 118,731 | 44.0% | 49.3% |
| Rowlett | 65,463 | 10.3% | 24.8% |
| DeSoto | 56,211 | 21.0% | 30.4% |
| Cedar Hill | 48,879 | 12.7% | 28.6% |
| Coppell | 42,154 | 6.7% | 31.2% |
| Lancaster | 40,820 | 31.0% | 31.9% |
| Duncanville | 39,683 | 58.1% | 34.0% |
| Farmers Branch | 36,645 | 38.7% | 57.6% |
| Sachse | 30,491 | 6.0% | 15.3% |
| Balch Springs | 27,255 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dallas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County | 141 | 2.3 | −0.0 |
| Upshur County | 4 | 2.3 | +0.0 |
| Fayette County | 3 | 2.3 | −0.0 |
| Hale County | 3 | 2.2 | −0.0 |
| Kerr County | 6 | 2.3 | +0.1 |
| Montgomery County | 59 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
Licenses for roofers in Texas
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 Dallas County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Dallas County?
The Census Bureau counts 243 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Dallas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Dallas County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, roofers earn a median of $45,440 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Dallas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Dallas 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 Texas (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 — Dallas County, Texas
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Figures last updated on .