Roofer Apprenticeship in Kansas

The $47,400 median for Kansas Roofers tracks close to the national all-occupation average. The value here is in the apprenticeship model: earn while you learn, graduate debt-free.

At $47,400 per year, Kansas pays 7% less than the national Roofer median. The gap isn't dramatic but worth factoring into an apprenticeship decision.

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.

At just 0.7% of the national Roofer workforce (1,130 employed), Kansas has a compact market. Apprenticeship programs may be concentrated in one or two metro areas rather than spread across the state.

Expect a 3-year commitment for a Roofer apprenticeship: 6,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.

Finding a Roofer apprenticeship in Kansas starts with a broad search — 515 organizations sponsor registered programs. Community colleges, trade unions, and independent employers all participate.

Wages for Roofers in Kansas range from $37,500 at the entry level to $80,490 for veterans — a $42,990 spread that maps directly to experience, certifications, and willingness to take on complex jobs.