Roofer Apprenticeship in Washington

At $60,330/yr, Washington Roofers earn a meaningful premium over the $48,060 national average — 26% more without requiring a bachelor's degree.

Washington pays modestly above the national Roofer median — $60,330 vs. $50,970, a 18% premium. Not a top-paying state, but above average.

The employment outlook is solid if unspectacular: 5.9% growth projected through 2034 for Roofers. What matters more than the growth rate is the 12,700 annual openings — mostly from retirements — that keep demand steady.

Washington employs 4,840 Roofers, accounting for 3.0% of the national workforce — a mid-sized market with enough employer density to support active apprenticeship placement.

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.

The 434 registered sponsors in Washington provide functional apprenticeship coverage for most of the state's population centers. Trade unions and contractor groups account for the majority of placements.

The 10th-to-90th percentile gap for Roofers in Washington ($46,700 to $99,380) covers $52,680. Moving up that curve comes from years on the job, foreman promotions, and contractor relationships.