Roofer Apprenticeship in Mississippi

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.

MS Median Salary
$40,480/yr
-21% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
MS Employment
460
Roofers employed
MS 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 Mississippi: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Mississippi 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.

Mississippi pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Mississippi are $40,480/year, -21% below the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Mississippi 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 — Mississippi-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Mississippi Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Mississippi across all experience levels.

10th pct
$29,070
Median
$40,480
90th pct
$55,320
Middle 50% of workers earn $37,120$49,830

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Mississippi

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

Our directory doesn't surface Roofer-specific registered sponsors in Mississippi. 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 MS for the most relevant results.

Roofer Apprenticeship in Mississippi

Our directory doesn't list Roofer-specific sponsors in Mississippi. This typically reflects a smaller regional market where sponsors operate under generic company names rather than trade-specific branding. Nearby states often accept out-of-state apprentices — and apprenticeship.gov can identify current openings by occupation code and ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Roofer salary in Mississippi?
The BLS reports a median wage of $40,480/yr for Roofers in Mississippi (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of a Roofer apprenticeship program?
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.
Should I do a Roofer apprenticeship or go to 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.
How do I find a Roofer apprenticeship in Mississippi?
We don't have Roofer-identified sponsors listed in Mississippi, 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.
Do Roofer apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $20,240/yr in Mississippi). 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 Mississippi-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

Roofer in Other States

Other Apprenticeships in Mississippi

Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.