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: starting around $79,121 for beginners, reaching about $80,697 at mid-level, and approach $81,695 for experts.

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 $85,681, California $85,356, Massachusetts $84,218. 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: $113,262; Elevator Supervisor: $92,165; Elevator Superintendent: $87,111; Elevator Technician: $82,701; Elevator Engineer: $78,506.

Elevator Apprentice Salary in Delaware

How much does an Elevator Apprentice make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elevator Apprentice in Delaware is $78,368 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,877
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,942 to $84,392
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,003

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Elevator Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,392	$7,033	$1,623	$41
Average	$78,368	$6,531	$1,507	$38
25th Percentile	$72,942	$6,079	$1,403	$35

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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): $79,121
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,498
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,697
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,496
Expert (over 8 years): $81,695

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Elevator Apprentice	$79,121
Intermediate Level Elevator Apprentice	$79,498
Senior Level Elevator Apprentice	$80,697
Specialist Level Elevator Apprentice	$81,496
Expert Level Elevator Apprentice	$81,695

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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: $85,681.
California: $85,356.
Massachusetts: $84,218.

District of Columbia $85,681 California $85,356 Massachusetts $84,218 Washington $83,909 New Jersey $83,878 Alaska $83,769 Connecticut $82,701 New York $82,268

Hawaii $80,883 Rhode Island $80,233 Maryland $79,792 Minnesota $79,188 Colorado $78,956 Illinois $78,879 Oregon $78,585 Delaware $78,368

New Hampshire $78,232 Virginia $77,927 Pennsylvania $77,037 Nevada $76,588 North Dakota $76,441 Michigan $76,209 Wisconsin $76,124 Vermont $75,953

Texas $75,481 Maine $75,450 Arizona $75,404 Ohio $75,350 Georgia $74,638 Indiana $74,282 Wyoming $74,212 Utah $74,104

Iowa $74,058 Kansas $73,686 Louisiana $73,578 North Carolina $73,539 Missouri $73,524 Florida $73,222 Montana $73,059 Nebraska $72,905

Kentucky $72,819 South Carolina $72,510 Tennessee $72,316 Idaho $72,239 New Mexico $71,674 Oklahoma $71,550 Alabama $71,094 South Dakota $70,328

Arkansas $69,910 West Virginia $69,685 Mississippi $69,012

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:

Lincoln: $81,107
Little Creek: $80,357
Magnolia: $80,689

Lincoln, DE $81,107 Little Creek, DE $80,357 Magnolia, DE $80,689 Milford, DE $81,107 Marydel, DE $80,055 Millsboro, DE $81,107 Millville, DE $81,649 Milton, DE $81,107

Nassau, DE $81,107 Ocean View, DE $81,649 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,649 Seaford, DE $80,256 Selbyville, DE $81,649 Smyrna, DE $79,962 Viola, DE $80,689 Woodside, DE $80,457

Bear, DE $79,374 Newark, DE $79,405 Claymont, DE $79,467 Delaware City, DE $79,405 Hockessin, DE $79,467 Kirkwood, DE $79,405 Middletown, DE $79,800 Montchanin, DE $79,467

New Castle, DE $79,467 Odessa, DE $79,908 Port Penn, DE $79,188 Rockland, DE $79,467 Saint Georges, DE $79,405 Townsend, DE $79,792 Winterthur, DE $79,467 Lewes, DE $81,107

Wilmington, DE $79,467 Dover, DE $80,318 Dover Afb, DE $80,504 Bethany Beach, DE $81,649 Bethel, DE $80,256 Bridgeville, DE $81,107 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,403 Cheswold, DE $80,132

Clayton, DE $79,931 Dagsboro, DE $81,649 Delmar, DE $80,256 Ellendale, DE $81,107 Felton, DE $81,107 Fenwick Island, DE $81,649 Frankford, DE $81,649 Frederica, DE $81,107

Georgetown, DE $81,107 Greenwood, DE $81,107 Harbeson, DE $81,107 Harrington, DE $81,107 Hartly, DE $79,892 Houston, DE $81,107 Kenton, DE $79,931 Laurel, DE $80,256

Yorklyn, DE $79,467

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 January 01, 2026

$72,942

Average $78,368/year

$84,392

$6,079

Average $6,531/month

$7,033

$1,403

Average $1,507/week

$1,623

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,392	$7,033	$1,623	$41
Average	$78,368	$6,531	$1,507	$38
25th Percentile	$72,942	$6,079	$1,403	$35

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