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

An Electrical Apprentice's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Apprentice (0-1 years)earns $58,280, an Electrician II (1-3 years)earns $67,814, an Electrician III (3-5 years)earns $74,734, an Electrician IV (5-7 years)earns $87,429, an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $88,013,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Apprentice?

Electrical Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $62,490, California $62,253, Massachusetts $61,423. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Apprentice electrical technician: $63,336; Lineman Apprentice: $62,972; Electrician - Apprentice: $55,600; Apprentice Mechanic: $52,586; Apprentice Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Man: $50,871.

Electrical Apprentice Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electrical Apprentice make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Electrical Apprentice in Rhode Island is $58,923 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,917
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,753 to $65,201
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,135

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Electrical Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,201	$5,433	$1,254	$31
Average	$58,923	$4,910	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$52,753	$4,396	$1,014	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Apprentice Salaries

An Electrical 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 Electrical Apprentice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical 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): $58,280
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,814
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,734
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,429
Expert (over 8 years): $88,013

Levels	Salary
Electrica... Level Electrical Apprentice	$58,280
Electrici... Level Electrical Apprentice	$67,814
Electrici... Level Electrical Apprentice	$74,734
Electrici... Level Electrical Apprentice	$87,429
Electrica... Level Electrical Apprentice	$88,013

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

District of Columbia: $62,490.
California: $62,253.
Massachusetts: $61,423.

District of Columbia $62,490 California $62,253 Massachusetts $61,423 Washington $61,198 New Jersey $61,175 Alaska $61,096 Connecticut $60,317 New York $60,001

Hawaii $58,991 Rhode Island $58,517 Maryland $58,195 Minnesota $57,755 Colorado $57,586 Illinois $57,529 Oregon $57,315 Delaware $57,157

New Hampshire $57,057 Virginia $56,835 Pennsylvania $56,186 Nevada $55,859 North Dakota $55,751 Michigan $55,582 Wisconsin $55,520 Vermont $55,396

Texas $55,051 Maine $55,029 Arizona $54,995 Ohio $54,955 Georgia $54,436 Indiana $54,177 Wyoming $54,126 Utah $54,047

Iowa $54,013 Kansas $53,742 Louisiana $53,663 North Carolina $53,635 Missouri $53,623 Florida $53,403 Montana $53,285 Nebraska $53,172

Kentucky $53,110 South Carolina $52,884 Tennessee $52,743 Idaho $52,687 New Mexico $52,275 Oklahoma $52,184 Alabama $51,851 South Dakota $51,293

Arkansas $50,988 West Virginia $50,824 Mississippi $50,333

Top Paying Cities for Electrical 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: $59,476
Albion: $58,489
Ashaway: $59,702

Adamsville, RI $59,476 Albion, RI $58,489 Ashaway, RI $59,702 Barrington, RI $58,489 Block Island, RI $59,392 Bradford, RI $59,663 Bristol, RI $58,432 Carolina, RI $59,177

Charlestown, RI $59,239 Chepachet, RI $58,376 Clayville, RI $58,432 Coventry, RI $58,376 West Greenwich, RI $58,336 East Greenwich, RI $58,415 Exeter, RI $59,663 Fiskeville, RI $58,489

Forestdale, RI $58,432 Foster, RI $58,336 Glendale, RI $58,336 Greene, RI $58,991 Greenville, RI $58,489 Harmony, RI $58,472 Harrisville, RI $58,376 Hope, RI $58,489

Hope Valley, RI $59,702 Hopkinton, RI $59,719 Jamestown, RI $59,121 Kenyon, RI $59,646 Little Compton, RI $59,454 Manville, RI $58,489 Mapleville, RI $58,336 Newport, RI $59,132

Middletown, RI $59,380 North Kingstown, RI $58,319 North Scituate, RI $58,472 Oakland, RI $58,393 Pascoag, RI $58,359 Pawtucket, RI $58,489 Central Falls, RI $58,489 Cumberland, RI $58,489

Lincoln, RI $58,489 Portsmouth, RI $58,895 Prudence Island, RI $58,376 Rockville, RI $59,719 Saunderstown, RI $59,155 Shannock, RI $59,629 Slatersville, RI $58,432 Slocum, RI $59,155

Tiverton, RI $59,493 Wakefield, RI $59,093 Kingston, RI $59,104 Narragansett, RI $59,115 Peace Dale, RI $59,093 Warren, RI $58,472 Warwick, RI $58,489 Westerly, RI $59,736

West Kingston, RI $59,138 West Warwick, RI $58,489 Wood River Junction, RI $59,663 Woonsocket, RI $58,432 North Smithfield, RI $58,472 Wyoming, RI $59,646 Providence, RI $58,489 Cranston, RI $58,489

North Providence, RI $58,489 East Providence, RI $58,489 Riverside, RI $58,489 Rumford, RI $58,489 Smithfield, RI $58,489 Johnston, RI $58,489

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

Understanding how an Electrical 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

$52,753

Average $58,923/year

$65,201

$4,396

Average $4,910/month

$5,433

$1,014

Average $1,133/week

$1,254

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,201	$5,433	$1,254	$31
Average	$58,923	$4,910	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$52,753	$4,396	$1,014	$25

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