Roofer at Pierce County Roofers Apprenticeship Committee
at Pierce County Roofers Apprenticeship Committee in Tacoma, WA
About This Program
The Pierce County Roofers Apprenticeship Committee sponsors this registered Roofer Apprenticeship program based in Tacoma, WA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers paid training for aspiring roofers in the Pierce County and greater Tacoma area. Apprentices receive a paycheck from their first day on the job while developing trade skills that last a lifetime.
Spanning 3 years, the program consists of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced roofers, learning to install and maintain asphalt shingles, flat roofing systems, membranes, and waterproofing materials. Classroom hours cover safety practices, roofing codes, material selection, and hands-on problem-solving techniques.
Upon completion, apprentices earn journey-level status as roofers, qualifying them to take on the full range of roofing work independently. Tacoma's growing construction sector makes this an excellent time to enter the roofing trade and pursue a stable, in-demand career.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
4,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Roofer Career Outlook
National Median
$22.34/hr
~$46,467.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Roofer employment is projected to grow, driven by ongoing roof replacement needs and new construction. Severe weather events and aging building stock create consistent demand for roof repair and replacement. Commercial roofing, particularly energy-efficient and green roof systems, is a growing specialization.
What to Expect as a Roofer Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~27 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (4,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Roofer
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Washington
Roofers in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington Department of Labor and Industries.
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