Roofer Apprenticeship in Idaho

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.

ID Median Salary
$48,140/yr
-6% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
ID Employment
1,070
Roofers employed
ID Sponsors
0
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 Idaho: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Idaho 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.

Idaho pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Idaho are $48,140/year, -6% below the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Idaho has 0 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 — Idaho-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Idaho Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Idaho across all experience levels.

10th pct
$34,240
Median
$48,140
90th pct
$68,640
Middle 50% of workers earn $37,820$61,270

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Idaho

No roofer apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Idaho. That doesn't mean programs don't exist — smaller regional contractors often aren't included in the national directory. 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 Idaho

Our directory doesn't surface Roofer-specific registered sponsors in Idaho. This usually reflects a smaller regional market where sponsors use generic company names rather than trade-specific branding — it doesn't mean programs don't exist. Direct search on apprenticeship.gov is the most reliable way to find current openings.

Search apprenticeship.gov for current Roofer openings

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

Roofer Apprenticeship in Idaho

Roofer apprenticeship opportunities in Idaho are best found through direct outreach: contact the relevant national union's closest local chapter, search apprenticeship.gov for current programs, or reach out to your state apprenticeship agency. Our directory reflects what sponsors self-identify by name, which can understate coverage in smaller markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Roofers make in Idaho?
The BLS reports a median wage of $48,140/yr for Roofers in Idaho (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become a Roofer through apprenticeship?
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.
What's the difference between a Roofer apprenticeship and trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 3 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Where can I apply for a Roofer apprenticeship in Idaho?
We don't have Roofer-identified sponsors listed in Idaho, but that doesn't mean programs don't exist — small regional contractors often aren't identifiable by name. Start with apprenticeship.gov's job finder (filter by occupation and ZIP), then contact nearby-state IUEC/IBEW/UA/SMART locals if nothing shows up locally.
How much do Roofer apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $24,070/yr in Idaho). 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 Idaho-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.