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 $81,388, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $95,971, a Mechanical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $110,916, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,161, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,093,

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 $85,680, California $85,355, Massachusetts $84,217. 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: $113,264; Elevator Supervisor: $92,275; Elevator Superintendent: $87,251; Elevator Technician: $83,401; Elevator Engineer: $78,505.

Elevator Apprentice Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Elevator Apprentice make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elevator Apprentice in Rhode Island is $80,232 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,020
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,682 to $86,402
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,629

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Elevator Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,402	$7,200	$1,662	$42
Average	$80,232	$6,686	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$74,682	$6,223	$1,436	$36

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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): $81,388
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,971
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,916
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,161
Expert (over 8 years): $152,093

Levels	Salary
Elevator ... Level Elevator Apprentice	$81,388
Mechanica... Level Elevator Apprentice	$95,971
Mechanica... Level Elevator Apprentice	$110,916
Mechanica... Level Elevator Apprentice	$132,161
Mechanica... Level Elevator Apprentice	$152,093

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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: $85,680.
California: $85,355.
Massachusetts: $84,217.

District of Columbia $85,680 California $85,355 Massachusetts $84,217 Washington $83,907 New Jersey $83,877 Alaska $83,768 Connecticut $82,700 New York $82,267

Hawaii $80,882 Rhode Island $80,232 Maryland $79,791 Minnesota $79,187 Colorado $78,955 Illinois $78,878 Oregon $78,583 Delaware $78,367

New Hampshire $78,231 Virginia $77,926 Pennsylvania $77,036 Nevada $76,587 North Dakota $76,440 Michigan $76,208 Wisconsin $76,123 Vermont $75,952

Texas $75,480 Maine $75,449 Arizona $75,403 Ohio $75,349 Georgia $74,637 Indiana $74,281 Wyoming $74,211 Utah $74,103

Iowa $74,056 Kansas $73,685 Louisiana $73,577 North Carolina $73,538 Missouri $73,523 Florida $73,221 Montana $73,058 Nebraska $72,903

Kentucky $72,818 South Carolina $72,509 Tennessee $72,315 Idaho $72,238 New Mexico $71,673 Oklahoma $71,549 Alabama $71,093 South Dakota $70,327

Arkansas $69,909 West Virginia $69,684 Mississippi $69,011

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: $81,235
Albion: $80,548
Ashaway: $81,081

Adamsville, RI $81,235 Albion, RI $80,548 Ashaway, RI $81,081 Barrington, RI $80,336 Block Island, RI $80,783 Bradford, RI $81,032 Bristol, RI $80,646 Carolina, RI $80,898

Charlestown, RI $80,927 Chepachet, RI $80,766 Clayville, RI $80,541 Coventry, RI $80,545 West Greenwich, RI $80,767 East Greenwich, RI $80,491 Exeter, RI $80,745 Fiskeville, RI $80,335

Forestdale, RI $80,954 Foster, RI $80,724 Glendale, RI $80,960 Greene, RI $80,830 Greenville, RI $80,366 Harmony, RI $80,469 Harrisville, RI $80,925 Hope, RI $80,385

Hope Valley, RI $81,009 Hopkinton, RI $81,116 Jamestown, RI $80,845 Kenyon, RI $80,888 Little Compton, RI $81,222 Manville, RI $80,654 Mapleville, RI $80,782 Newport, RI $80,927

Middletown, RI $80,962 North Kingstown, RI $80,629 North Scituate, RI $80,470 Oakland, RI $80,869 Pascoag, RI $80,978 Pawtucket, RI $80,216 Central Falls, RI $80,252 Cumberland, RI $80,708

Lincoln, RI $80,332 Portsmouth, RI $80,918 Prudence Island, RI $80,752 Rockville, RI $81,104 Saunderstown, RI $80,797 Shannock, RI $80,893 Slatersville, RI $80,954 Slocum, RI $80,794

Tiverton, RI $81,164 Wakefield, RI $80,866 Kingston, RI $80,835 Narragansett, RI $80,888 Peace Dale, RI $80,855 Warren, RI $80,544 Warwick, RI $80,319 Westerly, RI $81,100

West Kingston, RI $80,860 West Warwick, RI $80,417 Wood River Junction, RI $80,975 Woonsocket, RI $80,958 North Smithfield, RI $80,774 Wyoming, RI $80,893 Providence, RI $80,193 Cranston, RI $80,204

North Providence, RI $80,213 East Providence, RI $80,198 Riverside, RI $80,224 Rumford, RI $80,212 Smithfield, RI $80,375 Johnston, RI $80,240

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.

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$74,682

Average $80,232/year

$86,402

$6,223

Average $6,686/month

$7,200

$1,436

Average $1,543/week

$1,662

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,402	$7,200	$1,662	$42
Average	$80,232	$6,686	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$74,682	$6,223	$1,436	$36

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