Roofer Apprenticeship in Florida

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.

FL Median Salary
$46,230/yr
-9% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
FL Employment
23,610
Roofers employed
FL 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 Florida: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Florida 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.

Florida pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Florida are $46,230/year, -9% below the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Florida 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 — Florida-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Florida Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Florida across all experience levels.

10th pct
$31,270
Median
$46,230
90th pct
$62,640
Middle 50% of workers earn $37,490$51,090

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Florida

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

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

Organization City County
Advanced Roofing, Inc. Fort Lauderdale
HSS Enterprises Inc. - IKO South Inc Jacksonville
Sutter Roofing Company of Florida Sarasota
McEnany Roofing, inc Temple Terrace
Sunray Roofing and Solar, LLC Winter Garden
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Roofer openings

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

Roofer Apprenticeship in Florida

Florida has only 5 Roofer-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Roofers make in Florida?
The median annual wage for Roofers in Florida is $46,230 as of May 2024. Wages range from $31,270 at the 10th percentile to $62,640 at the 90th percentile.
How many years does it take to become a Roofer through apprenticeship?
Most Roofer apprenticeships run 3 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Should I do a Roofer apprenticeship or go to trade school?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Roofers, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
Where can I apply for a Roofer apprenticeship in Florida?
Contact one of the 5 Roofer-adjacent registered sponsors in Florida (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Roofer apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $23,115/yr in Florida). 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 Florida-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.