Roofer Apprenticeship in Idaho

At $48,140 per year, Roofer wages in Idaho are near the national median of $48,060. Combine that with zero tuition and the effective return exceeds what the raw salary suggests.

The $48,140 median trails the national average by 6%. Idaho is a below-average market for Roofer wages, though placement rates and union presence matter as much as raw pay.

Federal projections put Roofer growth at 5.9% over the next decade. The trade generates about 12,700 openings per year, driven more by an aging workforce than by net new positions.

Idaho's 1,070 Roofers represent just 0.7% of the national workforce. A thinner market means fewer apprenticeship sponsors and potentially longer waits for program openings.

The Roofer apprenticeship path spans 3 years in a time-based format. During those 6,000 hours, apprentices rotate between jobsite work under a journeyman and formal instruction in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation.

The 491 registered sponsors in Idaho provide functional apprenticeship coverage for most of the state's population centers. Trade unions and contractor groups account for the majority of placements.

Wages for Roofers in Idaho range from $34,240 at the entry level to $68,640 for veterans — a $34,400 spread that maps directly to experience, certifications, and willingness to take on complex jobs.