Roofer Apprenticeship in Minnesota

Earning $77,730/yr, Roofers in Minnesota sit 62% above the national median for all workers. Few career paths that don't require a four-year degree offer this kind of wage floor.

Compared to the $50,970 national median for Roofers, Minnesota pays 53% more. The state ranks among the top-paying markets for this trade nationally.

Employment for Roofers is projected to grow 5.9% through 2034, roughly in line with the overall economy. About 12,700 positions open annually through both growth and replacement.

At just 1.2% of the national Roofer workforce (2,010 employed), Minnesota has a compact market. Apprenticeship programs may be concentrated in one or two metro areas rather than spread across the state.

The pathway to journeyman Roofer takes 3 years of structured training — 6,000 hours total. Apprentices divide time between the jobsite and technical education in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation, earning progressively higher wages throughout.

Minnesota has 495 organizations running registered apprenticeship programs. Start with your local trade union or check apprenticeship.gov — the state's mid-range sponsor count means programs exist but may not be around every corner.

The earning trajectory in Minnesota is solid: a Roofer starting near $45,320/yr can work toward $97,180 at the 90th percentile. The $51,860 progression typically takes 10-15 years of steady advancement.