Roofer Apprenticeship in Alaska

Wages, programs & career outlook

Roofers install and repair the systems that keep buildings watertight — asphalt shingles on homes, single-ply membranes on commercial flat roofs, metal panels on industrial structures. It's physical work, often in heat, with real fall-protection discipline required.

AK Median Salary
$63,120/yr
+24% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
AK Employment
310
Roofers employed
AK Sponsors
0
Registered programs
Training Term
3.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
5.9%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
12,700
Nationally, per yr

Roofer Apprenticeship in Alaska: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Alaska combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 3.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Alaska pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Alaska are $63,120/year, +24% above the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Alaska has 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors for roofer listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5.9% job growth for roofers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 12,700 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Alaska-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Alaska Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Alaska across all experience levels.

10th pct
$50,210
Median
$63,120
90th pct
$86,950
Middle 50% of workers earn $56,070$78,190

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Alaska

No roofer apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Alaska. That doesn't mean programs don't exist — smaller regional contractors often aren't included in the national directory. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Roofer Apprenticeship Sponsors in Alaska

Our directory doesn't surface Roofer-specific registered sponsors in Alaska. This usually reflects a smaller regional market where sponsors use generic company names rather than trade-specific branding — it doesn't mean programs don't exist. Direct search on apprenticeship.gov is the most reliable way to find current openings.

Search apprenticeship.gov for current Roofer openings

Filter by occupation code 47-2181 and state AK for the most relevant results.

Roofer Apprenticeship in Alaska

Our directory doesn't list Roofer-specific sponsors in Alaska. This typically reflects a smaller regional market where sponsors operate under generic company names rather than trade-specific branding. Nearby states often accept out-of-state apprentices — and apprenticeship.gov can identify current openings by occupation code and ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Roofer salary in Alaska?
The median annual wage for Roofers in Alaska is $63,120 as of May 2024. Wages range from $50,210 at the 10th percentile to $86,950 at the 90th percentile.
How many years does it take to become a Roofer through apprenticeship?
A typical Roofer apprenticeship lasts approximately 3 years (6,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
What's the difference between a Roofer apprenticeship and trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Roofers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for a Roofer apprenticeship in Alaska?
Our directory doesn't surface Roofer-specific registered sponsors in Alaska — typical for smaller markets where sponsors use generic company names. Best path: (1) search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP for current openings, (2) contact the relevant national union's closest local (find locals via apprenticeship.gov), or (3) reach out to your state apprenticeship agency directly.
How much do Roofer apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $31,560/yr in Alaska). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Roofers also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

Compare 43 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection programs nationwide →
Too few Alaska-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

Roofer in Other States

Other Apprenticeships in Alaska

Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.