Roofer Apprenticeship in Oklahoma

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.

OK Median Salary
$47,020/yr
-8% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
OK Employment
940
Roofers employed
OK Sponsors
1
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 Oklahoma: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Oklahoma are $47,020/year, -8% below the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Oklahoma has 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor 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 — Oklahoma-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Oklahoma Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Oklahoma across all experience levels.

10th pct
$31,480
Median
$47,020
90th pct
$61,930
Middle 50% of workers earn $38,220$49,870

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Oklahoma

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

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

Organization City County
Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing Stillwater
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Roofer openings

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Roofer Apprenticeship in Oklahoma

With 1 trade-specific sponsor in our directory, Oklahoma's Roofer apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Roofer salary in Oklahoma?
Roofers in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $47,020/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,970 for the trade.
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.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Roofers?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Roofers, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
How do I find a Roofer apprenticeship in Oklahoma?
Contact one of the 1 Roofer-adjacent registered sponsor in Oklahoma (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Roofer apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $23,510/yr in Oklahoma). 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 Oklahoma-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

Roofer in Other States

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