Roofer Apprenticeship in Hawaii

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.

HI Median Salary
$56,950/yr
+12% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
HI Employment
1,000
Roofers employed
HI Sponsors
1
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 Hawaii: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Hawaii 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.

Hawaii pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Hawaii are $56,950/year, +12% above the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Hawaii has 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor 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 — Hawaii-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Hawaii Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Hawaii across all experience levels.

10th pct
$44,280
Median
$56,950
90th pct
$76,690
Middle 50% of workers earn $46,500$72,360

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Hawaii

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

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

Organization City County
UNITED UNION OF ROOFERS LOCAL 221 TRAINING PROGRAM Honolulu Honolulu County
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Roofer openings

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

Roofer Apprenticeship in Hawaii

With 1 trade-specific sponsor in our directory, Hawaii's Roofer apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Roofer salary in Hawaii?
Roofers in Hawaii earn a median salary of $56,950/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $50,970 for the trade.
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.
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 Hawaii?
Contact one of the 1 Roofer-adjacent registered sponsor in Hawaii (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 Hawaii, a first-year Roofer apprentice might earn around $28,475/yr (roughly half the $56,950 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 Hawaii-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.