Roofers in Smith County, Texas
Smith County, Texas has 40 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 203 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Texas.
Smith County ranks 8 of 81 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,330 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
- 40
- Their employees
- 203
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.0
Roofers in Smith County: businesses and jobs
| Smith County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 40 | 2,442 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 203 | 16,007 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $14,277,000 | $1,172,067,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Smith County
| Smith County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 67.9% (±1.1 points) | 64.4% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 2.9% (±0.5 points) | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.6% (±0.5 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.9% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 67.9% (±1.1 points) in Smith County, higher than across Texas (64.4%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 14.9% (±1.1 points) in Smith County, higher than across Texas (13.1%).
Places in Smith County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | 109,215 | 52.6% | 44.6% |
| Whitehouse | 9,122 | 22.8% | 25.3% |
| Lindale | 6,644 | 28.7% | 35.0% |
| Bullard | 4,346 | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Hideaway | 3,301 | 40.8% | 5.8% |
| Troup | 2,338 | 60.3% | 35.7% |
| Arp | 1,111 | 62.9% | 18.7% |
| Winona | 1,025 | 44.8% | 41.5% |
| New Chapel Hill | 891 | 38.0% | 29.8% |
| Noonday | 707 | 19.4% | 26.2% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Smith County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waller County | 8 | 3.9 | −0.1 |
| Hood County | 12 | 4.1 | +0.1 |
| Parker County | 22 | 3.7 | −0.3 |
| Moore County | 3 | 3.6 | −0.4 |
| Gregg County | 19 | 3.5 | −0.5 |
| Austin County | 5 | 3.5 | −0.5 |
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 Smith County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Smith County?
The Census Bureau counts 40 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Smith County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Smith 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 Smith County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Smith 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 — Smith County, Texas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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