Roofer Apprenticeship in Texas

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.

TX Median Salary
$45,440/yr
-11% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
TX Employment
6,240
Roofers employed
TX Sponsors
9
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 Texas: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Texas 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.

Texas pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Texas are $45,440/year, -11% below the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Texas has 9 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 — Texas-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Texas Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Texas across all experience levels.

10th pct
$36,080
Median
$45,440
90th pct
$62,890
Middle 50% of workers earn $37,980$50,290

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Texas

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

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

Organization City County
Aldrete Roofing and Construction El Paso El Paso County
Division 7 El Paso
Roof Toppers, Incorporated El Paso El Paso County
HSS Enterprises Inc. - IKO Metals Inc. Ennis
HSS Enterprises Inc. - IKO Southwest Inc Hillsboro
ROOFING DESIGNS BY JR LLC Humble Harris County
Tracer Roofing, LLC Humble, Tx, Harris County
TEXAS ROOFERS JATC Mesquite Dallas County
Commercial Roofing Systems, Incorporated Vinton El Paso County
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Roofer Apprenticeship in Texas

The 9 Roofer-related registered sponsors in Texas mean apprenticeship programs exist but aren't abundant. Building relationships with local contractors and trade unions is often more effective than waiting for formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Roofers earn in Texas?
Roofers in Texas earn a median salary of $45,440/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,970 for the trade.
What is the length of a Roofer apprenticeship program?
A typical Roofer apprenticeship lasts approximately 3 years (6,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
What's the difference between a Roofer apprenticeship and trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 3 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Where can I apply for a Roofer apprenticeship in Texas?
Our directory surfaces 9 Roofer-related registered sponsors in Texas. 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?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $22,720/yr in Texas). 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 Texas-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.