What are the main factors that influence an Elevator Apprentice's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Elevator Apprentice's salary?

An Elevator Apprentice's salary grows with experience: a Elevator Apprentice (0-2 years)earns $83,748, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,752, a Mechanical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,139, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,002, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $156,581,

What are the highest paying states for an Elevator Apprentice?

Elevator Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Elevator Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $87,271, California $86,940, Massachusetts $85,781. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Elevator Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Elevator Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Elevator Manager: $115,743; Elevator Supervisor: $90,617; Elevator Superintendent: $85,613; Elevator Technician: $82,401; Elevator Engineer: $80,497.

Elevator Apprentice Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Elevator Apprentice make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Elevator Apprentice in Rhode Island is $82,289 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Elevator Apprentice's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,343
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,677 to $88,598
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,568

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Elevator Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,598	$7,383	$1,704	$43
Average	$82,289	$6,857	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$76,677	$6,390	$1,475	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Elevator Apprentice Salaries

An Elevator Apprentice's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Elevator Apprentice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Elevator Apprentice's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,748
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,752
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,139
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,002
Expert (over 8 years): $156,581

Levels	Salary
Elevator ... Level Elevator Apprentice	$83,748
Mechanica... Level Elevator Apprentice	$98,752
Mechanica... Level Elevator Apprentice	$114,139
Mechanica... Level Elevator Apprentice	$136,002
Mechanica... Level Elevator Apprentice	$156,581

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How Do Elevator Apprentice Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Elevator Apprentices. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,271.
California: $86,940.
Massachusetts: $85,781.

District of Columbia $87,271 California $86,940 Massachusetts $85,781 Washington $85,466 New Jersey $85,434 Alaska $85,324 Connecticut $84,236 New York $83,795

Hawaii $82,384 Rhode Island $81,722 Maryland $81,272 Minnesota $80,658 Colorado $80,421 Illinois $80,342 Oregon $80,043 Delaware $79,822

New Hampshire $79,683 Virginia $79,373 Pennsylvania $78,466 Nevada $78,009 North Dakota $77,859 Michigan $77,623 Wisconsin $77,536 Vermont $77,363

Texas $76,882 Maine $76,850 Arizona $76,803 Ohio $76,748 Georgia $76,023 Indiana $75,660 Wyoming $75,589 Utah $75,479

Iowa $75,432 Kansas $75,053 Louisiana $74,943 North Carolina $74,904 Missouri $74,888 Florida $74,580 Montana $74,415 Nebraska $74,257

Kentucky $74,171 South Carolina $73,855 Tennessee $73,658 Idaho $73,579 New Mexico $73,004 Oklahoma $72,878 Alabama $72,413 South Dakota $71,633

Arkansas $71,207 West Virginia $70,978 Mississippi $70,293

Top Paying Cities for Elevator Apprentices

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $83,062
Albion: $81,682
Ashaway: $83,377

Adamsville, RI $83,062 Albion, RI $81,682 Ashaway, RI $83,377 Barrington, RI $81,682 Block Island, RI $82,943 Bradford, RI $83,322 Bristol, RI $81,603 Carolina, RI $82,644

Charlestown, RI $82,731 Chepachet, RI $81,525 Clayville, RI $81,603 Coventry, RI $81,525 West Greenwich, RI $81,469 East Greenwich, RI $81,580 Exeter, RI $83,322 Fiskeville, RI $81,682

Forestdale, RI $81,603 Foster, RI $81,469 Glendale, RI $81,469 Greene, RI $82,384 Greenville, RI $81,682 Harmony, RI $81,659 Harrisville, RI $81,525 Hope, RI $81,682

Hope Valley, RI $83,377 Hopkinton, RI $83,401 Jamestown, RI $82,565 Kenyon, RI $83,298 Little Compton, RI $83,030 Manville, RI $81,682 Mapleville, RI $81,469 Newport, RI $82,581

Middletown, RI $82,928 North Kingstown, RI $81,446 North Scituate, RI $81,659 Oakland, RI $81,548 Pascoag, RI $81,501 Pawtucket, RI $81,682 Central Falls, RI $81,682 Cumberland, RI $81,682

Lincoln, RI $81,682 Portsmouth, RI $82,250 Prudence Island, RI $81,525 Rockville, RI $83,401 Saunderstown, RI $82,612 Shannock, RI $83,274 Slatersville, RI $81,603 Slocum, RI $82,612

Tiverton, RI $83,085 Wakefield, RI $82,526 Kingston, RI $82,541 Narragansett, RI $82,557 Peace Dale, RI $82,526 Warren, RI $81,659 Warwick, RI $81,682 Westerly, RI $83,424

West Kingston, RI $82,589 West Warwick, RI $81,682 Wood River Junction, RI $83,322 Woonsocket, RI $81,603 North Smithfield, RI $81,659 Wyoming, RI $83,298 Providence, RI $81,682 Cranston, RI $81,682

North Providence, RI $81,682 East Providence, RI $81,682 Riverside, RI $81,682 Rumford, RI $81,682 Smithfield, RI $81,682 Johnston, RI $81,682

Elevator Apprentice Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Elevator Apprentice's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$76,677

Average $82,289/year

$88,598

$6,390

Average $6,857/month

$7,383

$1,475

Average $1,582/week

$1,704

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,598	$7,383	$1,704	$43
Average	$82,289	$6,857	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$76,677	$6,390	$1,475	$37

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