Roofer Apprenticeship in Arkansas

Roofers in Arkansas earn $45,120/yr — roughly in line with the $48,060 national median across all occupations. The financial case depends on low training costs and strong job security.

The $45,120 median trails the national average by 11%. Arkansas is a below-average market for Roofer wages, though placement rates and union presence matter as much as raw pay.

The employment outlook is solid if unspectacular: 5.9% growth projected through 2034 for Roofers. What matters more than the growth rate is the 12,700 annual openings — mostly from retirements — that keep demand steady.

The Roofer workforce in Arkansas (860 workers, 0.5% of national employment) is relatively small. Fewer employers means fewer apprenticeship slots — competition for available programs can be stiffer.

Expect a 3-year commitment for a Roofer apprenticeship: 6,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.

Program availability in Arkansas is moderate: 404 registered sponsors across the state. Apprenticeship applicants in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

The 10th-to-90th percentile gap for Roofers in Arkansas ($29,590 to $59,720) covers $30,130. Moving up that curve comes from years on the job, foreman promotions, and contractor relationships.