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

An Apprentice's salary grows with experience: a Shipping and Receiving Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $41,066, a Apprentice (1-3 years)earns $45,890, a Shipping and Receiving Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $52,087, a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor (5+ years)earns $67,195, a Shipping Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $102,565,

What are the highest paying states for an Apprentice?

Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $50,412, California $50,221, Massachusetts $49,552. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Driver Apprentice: $67,512; Lineman Apprentice: $62,972; Electrical Apprentice: $56,440; Electrician - Apprentice: $55,600; Construction Apprentice: $54,474.

Apprentice Salary in Delaware

How much does an Apprentice make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Apprentice in Delaware is $46,214 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,006
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,020 to $51,863
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,201

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Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,863	$4,322	$997	$25
Average	$46,214	$3,851	$889	$22
25th Percentile	$42,020	$3,502	$808	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Apprentice Salaries

An 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 Apprentice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an 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): $41,066
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,890
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,087
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,195
Expert (over 8 years): $102,565

Levels	Salary
Shipping ... Level Apprentice	$41,066
Apprentic... Level Apprentice	$45,890
Shipping ... Level Apprentice	$52,087
Shipping ... Level Apprentice	$67,195
Shipping ... Level Apprentice	$102,565

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How Do 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 Apprentices. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,412.
California: $50,221.
Massachusetts: $49,552.

District of Columbia $50,412 California $50,221 Massachusetts $49,552 Washington $49,370 New Jersey $49,352 Alaska $49,288 Connecticut $48,659 New York $48,404

Hawaii $47,589 Rhode Island $47,207 Maryland $46,947 Minnesota $46,592 Colorado $46,456 Illinois $46,410 Oregon $46,237 Delaware $46,110

New Hampshire $46,030 Virginia $45,850 Pennsylvania $45,327 Nevada $45,062 North Dakota $44,976 Michigan $44,839 Wisconsin $44,789 Vermont $44,689

Texas $44,411 Maine $44,393 Arizona $44,366 Ohio $44,334 Georgia $43,915 Indiana $43,706 Wyoming $43,665 Utah $43,601

Iowa $43,574 Kansas $43,355 Louisiana $43,291 North Carolina $43,269 Missouri $43,259 Florida $43,082 Montana $42,986 Nebraska $42,895

Kentucky $42,845 South Carolina $42,663 Tennessee $42,549 Idaho $42,504 New Mexico $42,171 Oklahoma $42,098 Alabama $41,830 South Dakota $41,379

Arkansas $41,133 West Virginia $41,001 Mississippi $40,605

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $47,721
Little Creek: $47,280
Magnolia: $47,476

Lincoln, DE $47,721 Little Creek, DE $47,280 Magnolia, DE $47,476 Milford, DE $47,721 Marydel, DE $47,102 Millsboro, DE $47,721 Millville, DE $48,040 Milton, DE $47,721

Nassau, DE $47,721 Ocean View, DE $48,040 Rehoboth Beach, DE $48,040 Seaford, DE $47,221 Selbyville, DE $48,040 Smyrna, DE $47,048 Viola, DE $47,476 Woodside, DE $47,339

Bear, DE $46,702 Newark, DE $46,720 Claymont, DE $46,756 Delaware City, DE $46,720 Hockessin, DE $46,756 Kirkwood, DE $46,720 Middletown, DE $46,952 Montchanin, DE $46,756

New Castle, DE $46,756 Odessa, DE $47,016 Port Penn, DE $46,592 Rockland, DE $46,756 Saint Georges, DE $46,720 Townsend, DE $46,947 Winterthur, DE $46,756 Lewes, DE $47,721

Wilmington, DE $46,756 Dover, DE $47,257 Dover Afb, DE $47,366 Bethany Beach, DE $48,040 Bethel, DE $47,221 Bridgeville, DE $47,721 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,307 Cheswold, DE $47,148

Clayton, DE $47,029 Dagsboro, DE $48,040 Delmar, DE $47,221 Ellendale, DE $47,721 Felton, DE $47,721 Fenwick Island, DE $48,040 Frankford, DE $48,040 Frederica, DE $47,721

Georgetown, DE $47,721 Greenwood, DE $47,721 Harbeson, DE $47,721 Harrington, DE $47,721 Hartly, DE $47,007 Houston, DE $47,721 Kenton, DE $47,029 Laurel, DE $47,221

Yorklyn, DE $46,756

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

Understanding how an 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

$42,020

Average $46,214/year

$51,863

$3,502

Average $3,851/month

$4,322

$808

Average $889/week

$997

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,863	$4,322	$997	$25
Average	$46,214	$3,851	$889	$22
25th Percentile	$42,020	$3,502	$808	$20

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