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

A Welding Apprentice's salary grows with experience: a Welding Apprentice (0-1 years)earns $46,320, a Welder II (1-3 years)earns $57,261, a Welder III (3-5 years)earns $64,575, a Welder IV (5-7 years)earns $73,669,

What are the highest paying states for a Welding Apprentice?

Welding Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Welding Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $48,552, California $48,368, Massachusetts $47,723. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Welding Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Welding Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Welding Manager: $145,999; Welding Engineer: $103,042; Welding Supervisor: $75,016; Welding Foreman: $70,811; Welding Specialist: $70,378.

Welding Apprentice Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Welding Apprentice make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Welding Apprentice in Rhode Island is $45,465 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,575
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,362 to $49,710
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,626

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Welding Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,710	$4,143	$956	$24
Average	$45,465	$3,789	$874	$22
25th Percentile	$41,362	$3,447	$795	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Welding Apprentice Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $48,552.
California: $48,368.
Massachusetts: $47,723.

District of Columbia $48,552 California $48,368 Massachusetts $47,723 Washington $47,548 New Jersey $47,530 Alaska $47,469 Connecticut $46,864 New York $46,618

Hawaii $45,833 Rhode Island $45,465 Maryland $45,215 Minnesota $44,873 Colorado $44,741 Illinois $44,698 Oregon $44,531 Delaware $44,408

New Hampshire $44,331 Virginia $44,158 Pennsylvania $43,654 Nevada $43,400 North Dakota $43,316 Michigan $43,185 Wisconsin $43,136 Vermont $43,040

Texas $42,772 Maine $42,755 Arizona $42,729 Ohio $42,698 Georgia $42,294 Indiana $42,093 Wyoming $42,053 Utah $41,992

Iowa $41,966 Kansas $41,755 Louisiana $41,694 North Carolina $41,672 Missouri $41,663 Florida $41,492 Montana $41,400 Nebraska $41,312

Kentucky $41,264 South Carolina $41,089 Tennessee $40,979 Idaho $40,935 New Mexico $40,615 Oklahoma $40,545 Alabama $40,286 South Dakota $39,852

Arkansas $39,615 West Virginia $39,488 Mississippi $39,107

Top Paying Cities for Welding 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: $46,210
Albion: $45,443
Ashaway: $46,386

Adamsville, RI $46,210 Albion, RI $45,443 Ashaway, RI $46,386 Barrington, RI $45,443 Block Island, RI $46,145 Bradford, RI $46,355 Bristol, RI $45,399 Carolina, RI $45,978

Charlestown, RI $46,026 Chepachet, RI $45,355 Clayville, RI $45,399 Coventry, RI $45,355 West Greenwich, RI $45,325 East Greenwich, RI $45,386 Exeter, RI $46,355 Fiskeville, RI $45,443

Forestdale, RI $45,399 Foster, RI $45,325 Glendale, RI $45,325 Greene, RI $45,833 Greenville, RI $45,443 Harmony, RI $45,430 Harrisville, RI $45,355 Hope, RI $45,443

Hope Valley, RI $46,386 Hopkinton, RI $46,399 Jamestown, RI $45,934 Kenyon, RI $46,342 Little Compton, RI $46,193 Manville, RI $45,443 Mapleville, RI $45,325 Newport, RI $45,943

Middletown, RI $46,136 North Kingstown, RI $45,311 North Scituate, RI $45,430 Oakland, RI $45,368 Pascoag, RI $45,342 Pawtucket, RI $45,443 Central Falls, RI $45,443 Cumberland, RI $45,443

Lincoln, RI $45,443 Portsmouth, RI $45,759 Prudence Island, RI $45,355 Rockville, RI $46,399 Saunderstown, RI $45,960 Shannock, RI $46,329 Slatersville, RI $45,399 Slocum, RI $45,960

Tiverton, RI $46,224 Wakefield, RI $45,912 Kingston, RI $45,921 Narragansett, RI $45,930 Peace Dale, RI $45,912 Warren, RI $45,430 Warwick, RI $45,443 Westerly, RI $46,412

West Kingston, RI $45,947 West Warwick, RI $45,443 Wood River Junction, RI $46,355 Woonsocket, RI $45,399 North Smithfield, RI $45,430 Wyoming, RI $46,342 Providence, RI $45,443 Cranston, RI $45,443

North Providence, RI $45,443 East Providence, RI $45,443 Riverside, RI $45,443 Rumford, RI $45,443 Smithfield, RI $45,443 Johnston, RI $45,443

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

Understanding how a Welding 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 April 01, 2026

$41,362

Average $45,465/year

$49,710

$3,447

Average $3,789/month

$4,143

$795

Average $874/week

$956

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,710	$4,143	$956	$24
Average	$45,465	$3,789	$874	$22
25th Percentile	$41,362	$3,447	$795	$20

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