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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Substation Apprentice's salary?

A Substation Apprentice's salary grows with experience: starting around $108,211 for beginners, reaching about $112,428 at mid-level, and approach $116,458 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Substation Apprentice?

Substation Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Substation Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $116,763, California $116,320, Massachusetts $114,770. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Substation Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Substation Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Engineer, Substation: $123,733; Substation Supervisor: $120,781; Engineer, Substation: $110,832; Substation Foreman: $93,412; Substation Trainee: $83,471.

Substation Apprentice Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Substation Apprentice make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Substation Apprentice in Rhode Island is $109,339 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,532
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,736 to $118,338
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,172

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Substation Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,338	$9,862	$2,276	$57
Average	$109,339	$9,112	$2,103	$53
25th Percentile	$97,736	$8,145	$1,880	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Substation Apprentice Salaries

A Substation 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 Substation Apprentice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Substation 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): $108,211
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,533
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,428
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,189
Expert (over 8 years): $116,458

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Substation Apprentice	$108,211
Intermediate Level Substation Apprentice	$108,533
Senior Level Substation Apprentice	$112,428
Specialist Level Substation Apprentice	$116,189
Expert Level Substation Apprentice	$116,458

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

District of Columbia: $116,763.
California: $116,320.
Massachusetts: $114,770.

District of Columbia $116,763 California $116,320 Massachusetts $114,770 Washington $114,348 New Jersey $114,306 Alaska $114,158 Connecticut $112,703 New York $112,112

Hawaii $110,225 Rhode Island $109,339 Maryland $108,738 Minnesota $107,915 Colorado $107,599 Illinois $107,493 Oregon $107,093 Delaware $106,797

New Hampshire $106,612 Virginia $106,196 Pennsylvania $104,983 Nevada $104,372 North Dakota $104,171 Michigan $103,855 Wisconsin $103,739 Vermont $103,507

Texas $102,864 Maine $102,822 Arizona $102,758 Ohio $102,684 Georgia $101,714 Indiana $101,229 Wyoming $101,134 Utah $100,987

Iowa $100,923 Kansas $100,417 Louisiana $100,269 North Carolina $100,217 Missouri $100,196 Florida $99,784 Montana $99,563 Nebraska $99,352

Kentucky $99,236 South Carolina $98,814 Tennessee $98,551 Idaho $98,445 New Mexico $97,675 Oklahoma $97,506 Alabama $96,884 South Dakota $95,840

Arkansas $95,271 West Virginia $94,965 Mississippi $94,047

Top Paying Cities for Substation 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: $111,132
Albion: $109,286
Ashaway: $111,553

Adamsville, RI $111,132 Albion, RI $109,286 Ashaway, RI $111,553 Barrington, RI $109,286 Block Island, RI $110,973 Bradford, RI $111,480 Bristol, RI $109,181 Carolina, RI $110,573

Charlestown, RI $110,689 Chepachet, RI $109,075 Clayville, RI $109,181 Coventry, RI $109,075 West Greenwich, RI $109,001 East Greenwich, RI $109,149 Exeter, RI $111,480 Fiskeville, RI $109,286

Forestdale, RI $109,181 Foster, RI $109,001 Glendale, RI $109,001 Greene, RI $110,225 Greenville, RI $109,286 Harmony, RI $109,254 Harrisville, RI $109,075 Hope, RI $109,286

Hope Valley, RI $111,553 Hopkinton, RI $111,585 Jamestown, RI $110,467 Kenyon, RI $111,448 Little Compton, RI $111,089 Manville, RI $109,286 Mapleville, RI $109,001 Newport, RI $110,488

Middletown, RI $110,952 North Kingstown, RI $108,970 North Scituate, RI $109,254 Oakland, RI $109,107 Pascoag, RI $109,044 Pawtucket, RI $109,286 Central Falls, RI $109,286 Cumberland, RI $109,286

Lincoln, RI $109,286 Portsmouth, RI $110,045 Prudence Island, RI $109,075 Rockville, RI $111,585 Saunderstown, RI $110,531 Shannock, RI $111,416 Slatersville, RI $109,181 Slocum, RI $110,531

Tiverton, RI $111,163 Wakefield, RI $110,415 Kingston, RI $110,436 Narragansett, RI $110,457 Peace Dale, RI $110,415 Warren, RI $109,254 Warwick, RI $109,286 Westerly, RI $111,617

West Kingston, RI $110,499 West Warwick, RI $109,286 Wood River Junction, RI $111,480 Woonsocket, RI $109,181 North Smithfield, RI $109,254 Wyoming, RI $111,448 Providence, RI $109,286 Cranston, RI $109,286

North Providence, RI $109,286 East Providence, RI $109,286 Riverside, RI $109,286 Rumford, RI $109,286 Smithfield, RI $109,286 Johnston, RI $109,286

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

Understanding how a Substation 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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$97,736

Average $109,339/year

$118,338

$8,145

Average $9,112/month

$9,862

$1,880

Average $2,103/week

$2,276

$47

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,338	$9,862	$2,276	$57
Average	$109,339	$9,112	$2,103	$53
25th Percentile	$97,736	$8,145	$1,880	$47

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