Roofer Apprenticeship in Wyoming

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.

WY Median Salary
$38,650/yr
-24% vs. national
National Median
$50,970/yr
WY Employment
270
Roofers employed
WY 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 Wyoming: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered roofer apprenticeship in Wyoming 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.

Wyoming pay vs. national

Median roofer wages in Wyoming are $38,650/year, -24% below the national median of $50,970. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

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

Wyoming Wage Spread

Annual wages for Roofers in Wyoming across all experience levels.

10th pct
$36,630
Median
$38,650
90th pct
$57,000
Middle 50% of workers earn $37,370$45,870

Current Roofer Apprenticeship Openings in Wyoming

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

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

Roofer Apprenticeship in Wyoming

Our directory doesn't list Roofer-specific sponsors in Wyoming. 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

How much do Roofers make in Wyoming?
The BLS reports a median wage of $38,650/yr for Roofers in Wyoming (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become a Roofer through apprenticeship?
Most Roofer apprenticeships run 3 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
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.
Where can I apply for a Roofer apprenticeship in Wyoming?
We don't have Roofer-identified sponsors listed in Wyoming, 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.
How much do Roofer apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Wyoming, a first-year Roofer apprentice might earn around $19,325/yr (roughly half the $38,650 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 3-year 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 Wyoming-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

Roofer in Other States

Other Apprenticeships in Wyoming

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