How to become a roofer in Wyoming

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

$21.95median an hour in Wyoming

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Apprenticeship

Earn while you learn

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

Pay: From day one
In WY: Programs in nearby states

Find a program near you

Trade school

Classroom first

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

Pay: You pay tuition
In WY: 2 schools with programs

Trade schools in Wyoming

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 Wyoming is $21.95 an hour.
Roofer pay in Wyoming
Run your own shop
To bid and contract on your own you need a roofing contractor license or registration.
Issued by
WY Dept of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety
Wyoming contractor license