How to become a roofer in Arizona

Most roofers in Arizona start in an apprenticeship or a helper job and learn on the job. The contractor license comes later, if you run your own business.

1registered apprenticeship programs $22.76median an hour in Arizona

Pick your way in

Apprenticeship

Earn while you learn

A program hires you, pays you on the job and runs your classes.

Pay: From day one
In AZ: 1 registered programs

Find a program near you

Trade school

Classroom first

Learn the basics, then find work to log your hours.

Pay: You pay tuition
In AZ: 12 schools with programs

Trade schools in Arizona

Helper

Start on a crew

Get hired as a helper by a licensed roofing contractor and log hours on the job.

Pay: Paid on the job
Start: No experience needed

How to get started

The license steps

Get hired or start training
Join a registered apprenticeship, take a trade school program, or work as a helper for a licensed contractor.
Compare the ways in
Work as a roofer
Median pay in Arizona is $22.76 an hour.
Roofer pay in Arizona
Run your own shop
Qualifying party needs 4 years practical or management trade experience, at least 2 within the last 10; up to 2 years can be technical-training credit (A.R.S. 32-1122(E)(1)).
Issued by
Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
Arizona contractor license