Roofer Apprenticeship in Colorado

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.

CO Median Salary
$55,800/yr
+9% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
CO Employment
3,240
Roofers employed
CO Sponsors
5
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 Colorado: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Colorado 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.

Colorado pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Colorado are $55,800/year, +9% above the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Colorado has 5 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 — Colorado-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Colorado Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Colorado across all experience levels.

10th pct
$46,940
Median
$55,800
90th pct
$73,100
Middle 50% of workers earn $49,100$59,990

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Colorado

No roofer apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Colorado. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. 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 Colorado

5 roofer-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Colorado. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current roofer apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Blue Sky Solar and Roofing Aurora Arapahoe County
Jewett Roofing Company Colorado Springs El Paso County
Monument Roofing of Colorado, A Tecta America Company LLC Colorado Springs
Southern Colorado Roofers JATC Colorado Springs El Paso County
Energy Advantage Roofing and Solar Denver Denver County
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Roofer openings

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

Roofer Apprenticeship in Colorado

With 5 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Colorado's Roofer apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Roofers earn in Colorado?
Roofers in Colorado earn a median salary of $55,800/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $50,970 for the trade.
How many years does it take to become a Roofer through apprenticeship?
The standard Roofer apprenticeship is 3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
What's the difference between a Roofer apprenticeship and trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 3 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find a Roofer apprenticeship in Colorado?
Contact one of the 5 Roofer-adjacent registered sponsors in Colorado (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Roofer apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Colorado, a first-year Roofer apprentice might earn around $27,900/yr (roughly half the $55,800 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 3-year 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 Colorado-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

Roofer in Other States

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