Roofers in Wise County, Texas
Wise County, Texas has 9 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 38 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Texas.
Wise County ranks 15 of 81 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $94,684 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
- 9
- Their employees
- 38
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.3
Roofers in Wise County: businesses and jobs
| Wise County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 2,442 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 38 | 16,007 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $3,598,000 | $1,172,067,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Wise County
| Wise County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 70.5% (±1.9 points) | 64.4% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.4% (±0.7 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 10.0% (±1.4 points) | 13.1% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 70.5% (±1.9 points) in Wise County, higher than across Texas (64.4%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.3% (±0.5 points) in Wise County, lower than across Texas (2.9%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 10.0% (±1.4 points) in Wise County, lower than across Texas (13.1%).
Places in Wise County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 7,426 | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Bridgeport | 6,331 | 55.8% | 34.0% |
| Aurora | 1,760 | 18.7% | 15.3% |
| Runaway Bay | 1,717 | 33.6% | 15.2% |
| Rhome | 1,699 | 17.6% | 12.1% |
| New Fairview | 1,570 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Chico | 1,512 | 53.9% | 33.1% |
| Boyd | 1,351 | 45.9% | 23.4% |
| Alvord | 1,294 | 44.9% | 33.8% |
| Newark | 1,177 | 24.4% | 23.1% |
| Paradise | 627 | 36.4% | 11.7% |
| Lake Bridgeport | 358 | 53.8% | 33.1% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wise County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | 6 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Tarrant County | 261 | 3.1 | −0.2 |
| Van Zandt County | 8 | 3.1 | −0.2 |
| Gillespie County | 5 | 3.5 | +0.2 |
| Austin County | 5 | 3.5 | +0.2 |
| Collin County | 133 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
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 Wise County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Wise County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Wise County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Wise 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 Wise County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Wise 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 — Wise 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.
Figures last updated on .