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

An Apprentice Pipefitter's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,338 for beginners, reaching about $63,212 at mid-level, and approach $63,929 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Apprentice Pipefitter?

Apprentice Pipefitter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Apprentice Pipefitter roles are District of Columbia $64,195, California $63,951, Massachusetts $63,099. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Apprentice Pipefitter roles make?

Salaries for Apprentice Pipefitter level roles vary by specialization: Pipefitter Supervisor: $85,456; Marine Pipefitter: $80,747; Pipefitter, Sr.: $80,207; Journeyman Pipefitter: $77,169; Pipefitter Helper: $63,057.

Apprentice Pipefitter Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Apprentice Pipefitter make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Apprentice Pipefitter in Rhode Island is $60,113 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,659
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,710 to $65,633
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,791

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Apprentice Pipefitter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,633	$5,469	$1,262	$32
Average	$60,113	$5,009	$1,156	$29
25th Percentile	$54,710	$4,559	$1,052	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Apprentice Pipefitter Salaries

An Apprentice Pipefitter'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 Pipefitter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Apprentice Pipefitter'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): $60,338
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,239
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,212
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,481
Expert (over 8 years): $63,929

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Apprentice Pipefitter	$60,338
Intermediate Level Apprentice Pipefitter	$61,239
Senior Level Apprentice Pipefitter	$63,212
Specialist Level Apprentice Pipefitter	$63,481
Expert Level Apprentice Pipefitter	$63,929

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

District of Columbia: $64,195.
California: $63,951.
Massachusetts: $63,099.

District of Columbia $64,195 California $63,951 Massachusetts $63,099 Washington $62,867 New Jersey $62,844 Alaska $62,763 Connecticut $61,963 New York $61,638

Hawaii $60,600 Rhode Island $60,113 Maryland $59,783 Minnesota $59,330 Colorado $59,156 Illinois $59,098 Oregon $58,878 Delaware $58,716

New Hampshire $58,614 Virginia $58,385 Pennsylvania $57,718 Nevada $57,382 North Dakota $57,272 Michigan $57,098 Wisconsin $57,034 Vermont $56,907

Texas $56,553 Maine $56,530 Arizona $56,495 Ohio $56,455 Georgia $55,921 Indiana $55,654 Wyoming $55,602 Utah $55,521

Iowa $55,486 Kansas $55,208 Louisiana $55,127 North Carolina $55,098 Missouri $55,086 Florida $54,860 Montana $54,738 Nebraska $54,622

Kentucky $54,559 South Carolina $54,327 Tennessee $54,182 Idaho $54,124 New Mexico $53,701 Oklahoma $53,608 Alabama $53,266 South Dakota $52,692

Arkansas $52,379 West Virginia $52,210 Mississippi $51,706

Top Paying Cities for Apprentice Pipefitters

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: $61,099
Albion: $60,084
Ashaway: $61,331

Adamsville, RI $61,099 Albion, RI $60,084 Ashaway, RI $61,331 Barrington, RI $60,084 Block Island, RI $61,012 Bradford, RI $61,290 Bristol, RI $60,026 Carolina, RI $60,791

Charlestown, RI $60,855 Chepachet, RI $59,968 Clayville, RI $60,026 Coventry, RI $59,968 West Greenwich, RI $59,928 East Greenwich, RI $60,009 Exeter, RI $61,290 Fiskeville, RI $60,084

Forestdale, RI $60,026 Foster, RI $59,928 Glendale, RI $59,928 Greene, RI $60,600 Greenville, RI $60,084 Harmony, RI $60,067 Harrisville, RI $59,968 Hope, RI $60,084

Hope Valley, RI $61,331 Hopkinton, RI $61,348 Jamestown, RI $60,733 Kenyon, RI $61,273 Little Compton, RI $61,075 Manville, RI $60,084 Mapleville, RI $59,928 Newport, RI $60,745

Middletown, RI $61,000 North Kingstown, RI $59,910 North Scituate, RI $60,067 Oakland, RI $59,985 Pascoag, RI $59,951 Pawtucket, RI $60,084 Central Falls, RI $60,084 Cumberland, RI $60,084

Lincoln, RI $60,084 Portsmouth, RI $60,502 Prudence Island, RI $59,968 Rockville, RI $61,348 Saunderstown, RI $60,768 Shannock, RI $61,255 Slatersville, RI $60,026 Slocum, RI $60,768

Tiverton, RI $61,116 Wakefield, RI $60,704 Kingston, RI $60,716 Narragansett, RI $60,728 Peace Dale, RI $60,704 Warren, RI $60,067 Warwick, RI $60,084 Westerly, RI $61,365

West Kingston, RI $60,751 West Warwick, RI $60,084 Wood River Junction, RI $61,290 Woonsocket, RI $60,026 North Smithfield, RI $60,067 Wyoming, RI $61,273 Providence, RI $60,084 Cranston, RI $60,084

North Providence, RI $60,084 East Providence, RI $60,084 Riverside, RI $60,084 Rumford, RI $60,084 Smithfield, RI $60,084 Johnston, RI $60,084

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

Understanding how an Apprentice Pipefitter'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 February 01, 2026

$54,710

Average $60,113/year

$65,633

$4,559

Average $5,009/month

$5,469

$1,052

Average $1,156/week

$1,262

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,633	$5,469	$1,262	$32
Average	$60,113	$5,009	$1,156	$29
25th Percentile	$54,710	$4,559	$1,052	$26

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