Roofers in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Monongalia County, West Virginia has 7 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 33 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.1 across West Virginia.
Monongalia County ranks 10 of 13 counties in West Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,636 per employee a year.
Across West Virginia, roofers earn a median of $39,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 7
- Their employees
- 33
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.4
Roofers in Monongalia County: businesses and jobs
| Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 98 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 33 | 733 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $1,803,000 | $41,571,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Monongalia County
| Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 50.1% (±1.8 points) | 70.9% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 7.7% (±0.9 points) | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.8% (±1.1 points) | 14.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.2% (±1.4 points) | 15.4% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 50.1% (±1.8 points) in Monongalia County, lower than across West Virginia (70.9%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 7.7% (±0.9 points) in Monongalia County, higher than across West Virginia (2.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.8% (±1.1 points) in Monongalia County, lower than across West Virginia (14.9%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 13.2% (±1.4 points) in Monongalia County, lower than across West Virginia (15.4%).
Places in Monongalia County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | 30,236 | 63.9% | 56.3% |
| Cheat Lake | 10,902 | 26.0% | 16.8% |
| Brookhaven | 6,212 | 39.5% | 17.0% |
| Westover | 4,026 | 71.7% | 43.9% |
| Star City | 1,960 | 44.7% | 62.7% |
| Granville | 1,257 | 42.3% | 60.4% |
| Cassville | 1,149 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Blacksville | 55 | 76.8% | 17.9% |
Counties in West Virginia with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Monongalia County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | 8 | 1.5 | +0.1 |
| Cabell County | 6 | 1.3 | −0.1 |
| Marion County | 4 | 1.5 | +0.1 |
| Kanawha County | 11 | 1.2 | −0.2 |
| Wood County | 7 | 1.7 | +0.3 |
| Mercer County | 3 | 1.0 | −0.4 |
Licenses for roofers in West 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 Monongalia County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Monongalia County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Monongalia County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Monongalia County?
Pay is published by state: across West Virginia, roofers earn a median of $39,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Monongalia County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by West Virginia, and a city or county in Monongalia 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 West 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 — Monongalia County, West Virginia
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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 .