Roofers in Washington County, Virginia
Washington County, Virginia has 4 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 20 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.5 across Virginia.
Washington County ranks 26 of 45 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,300 per employee a year.
Across Virginia, roofers earn a median of $48,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 20
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.6
Roofers in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 556 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 20 | 4,369 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $966,000 | $282,171,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 72.4% (±2.2 points) | 61.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 4.0% (±1.0 points) | 11.3% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.9% (±1.1 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 19.9% (±2.1 points) | 14.3% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 72.4% (±2.2 points) in Washington County, higher than across Virginia (61.3%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 4.0% (±1.0 points) in Washington County, lower than across Virginia (11.3%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 19.9% (±2.1 points) in Washington County, higher than across Virginia (14.3%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 8,330 | 54.8% | 42.3% |
| Glade Spring | 2,135 | 71.4% | 17.9% |
| Emory | 1,419 | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Damascus | 772 | 72.8% | 51.7% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | 4 | 1.6 | +0.0 |
| Roanoke city | 8 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Loudoun County | 22 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Suffolk city | 6 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Fairfax County | 61 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
| Virginia Beach city | 27 | 1.4 | −0.2 |
Licenses for roofers in Virginia
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 Washington County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Washington County?
Pay is published by state: across Virginia, roofers earn a median of $48,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Washington 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 Virginia (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 — Washington County, Virginia
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Figures last updated on .