Roofer Apprenticeship in Connecticut

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.

CT Median Salary
$63,340/yr
+24% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
CT Employment
900
Roofers employed
CT Sponsors
3
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 Connecticut: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Connecticut 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.

Connecticut pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Connecticut are $63,340/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

Connecticut has 3 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 — Connecticut-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Connecticut Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Connecticut across all experience levels.

10th pct
$46,750
Median
$63,340
90th pct
$95,410
Middle 50% of workers earn $50,880$92,650

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Connecticut

No roofer apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Connecticut. 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 Connecticut

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

Organization City County
Ametric Roofing & Solar Bridgeport
Southern District Roofers JATC Local 12 North Haven
Northeast Dist. Roofers/Waterproofers LU#9 Rocky Hill
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Roofer Apprenticeship in Connecticut

With 3 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Connecticut'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 Connecticut?
The BLS reports a median wage of $63,340/yr for Roofers in Connecticut (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of a Roofer apprenticeship program?
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.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Roofers?
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 Connecticut?
Our directory surfaces 3 Roofer-related registered sponsors in Connecticut. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
How much do Roofer apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $31,670/yr in Connecticut). 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 Connecticut-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

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