How to become a roofer in Nevada

Most roofers in Nevada 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 $24.56median an hour in Nevada

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 NV: 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 NV: 3 schools with programs

Trade schools in Nevada

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 Nevada is $24.56 an hour.
Roofer pay in Nevada
Run your own shop
At least 4 full years in the 15 years before filing as a journeyman, supervising employee or contractor in the specific classification; accredited education can replace up to 3 years; documented with four Certification of Work Experience forms per qualifier and a resume. No education requirement.
Issued by
Nevada State Contractors Board
Nevada contractor license