Roofer Apprenticeship in Maryland

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.

MD Median Salary
$52,010/yr
+2% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
MD Employment
2,520
Roofers employed
MD Sponsors
4
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 Maryland: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Maryland 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.

Maryland pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Maryland are $52,010/year, +2% above the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Maryland has 4 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 — Maryland-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Maryland Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Maryland across all experience levels.

10th pct
$45,610
Median
$52,010
90th pct
$87,420
Middle 50% of workers earn $48,310$68,410

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Maryland

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

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

Organization City County
BALTIMORE AREA ROOFERS JAC Baltimore
HSS Enterprises Inc. - IKO Northeast Inc. Hagerstown
Baltimore Area Roofers JAC Halethorpe Baltimore County
ROOFERS, WATERPROOFERS & ALLIED WORK LOCAL NO 34 JATC Mount Savage
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Roofer Apprenticeship in Maryland

Maryland has only 4 Roofer-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Roofer salary in Maryland?
The BLS reports a median wage of $52,010/yr for Roofers in Maryland (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How long is a Roofer apprenticeship?
The standard Roofer apprenticeship is 3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
What's the difference between a Roofer apprenticeship and trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Roofers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for a Roofer apprenticeship in Maryland?
Our directory surfaces 4 Roofer-related registered sponsors in Maryland. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
How much do Roofer apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Maryland, a first-year Roofer apprentice might earn around $26,005/yr (roughly half the $52,010 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 Maryland-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.