Roofer Apprenticeship in Oklahoma

At $47,020 per year, Roofer wages in Oklahoma are near the national median of $48,060. Combine that with zero tuition and the effective return exceeds what the raw salary suggests.

At $47,020 per year, Oklahoma pays 8% less than the national Roofer median. The gap isn't dramatic but worth factoring into an apprenticeship decision.

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 0.6% of the national Roofer workforce (940 employed), Oklahoma has a compact market. Apprenticeship programs may be concentrated in one or two metro areas rather than spread across the state.

A Roofer apprenticeship runs 3 years at 6,000 hours. The time-based structure means you're logging real work alongside experienced tradespeople from week one, learning blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation in evening or weekend classes.

Apprenticeship seekers in Oklahoma can contact any of 249 registered sponsors. Coverage is solid in metro areas, though rural regions may have fewer options for specific trades.

From $31,480 at the 10th percentile to $61,930 at the 90th, Roofer wages in Oklahoma are fairly compressed. Flat wage structures are common in heavily unionized trades where pay scales are negotiated collectively.