Roofer Apprenticeship in Hawaii

Roofers in Hawaii earn $56,950/yr at the median — 18% above the $48,060 national average across all occupations. A solid middle-class income that typically comes without student debt.

Hawaii pays modestly above the national Roofer median — $56,950 vs. $50,970, a 12% premium. Not a top-paying state, but above average.

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.

At just 0.6% of the national Roofer workforce (1,000 employed), Hawaii has a compact market. Apprenticeship programs may be concentrated in one or two metro areas rather than spread across the state.

Becoming a Roofer through apprenticeship takes roughly 3 years — 6,000 hours split between on-the-job training and classroom study covering blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation. Wages start at a fraction of journeyman rate and increase on a set schedule.

The 216 registered sponsors in Hawaii provide functional apprenticeship coverage for most of the state's population centers. Trade unions and contractor groups account for the majority of placements.

From $44,280 at the 10th percentile to $76,690 at the 90th, Roofer wages in Hawaii are fairly compressed. Flat wage structures are common in heavily unionized trades where pay scales are negotiated collectively.