How to become a roofer in Montana

Most roofers in Montana 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 $28.38median an hour in Montana

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 MT: 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 MT: 2 schools with programs

Trade schools in Montana

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 Montana is $28.38 an hour.
Roofer pay in Montana
Run your own shop
To bid and contract on your own you need a roofing contractor license or registration.
Issued by
Montana DLI Business Standards - Construction Contractor License
Montana contractor license