How to become a roofer in Iowa

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

3registered apprenticeship programs $23.39median an hour in Iowa

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 IA: 3 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 IA: Community colleges nearby

Trade schools in Iowa

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 Iowa is $23.39 an hour.
Roofer pay in Iowa
Run your own shop
To bid and contract on your own you need a roofing contractor license or registration.
Issued by
Iowa DIAL - Contractor Registration
Iowa contractor license