Apprentice Salary in the United States

How much does an Apprentice make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Apprentice in the United States is $45,587 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,286
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,377 to $51,187
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,543
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Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,187 $4,266 $984 $25
Average $45,587 $3,799 $877 $22
25th Percentile $41,377 $3,448 $796 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Apprentice Salaries

An 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Apprentice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an 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): $40,415
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,176
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,286
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,170
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,978
Levels Salary
Shipping ... Level Apprentice$40,415
Apprentic... Level Apprentice$45,176
Shipping ... Level Apprentice$51,286
Shipping ... Level Apprentice$66,170
Shipping ... Level Apprentice$100,978
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$51,286 2-4 yrs
$66,170 5-8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for 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:

  • San Jose: $57,499
  • San Francisco: $56,934
  • Oakland: $55,671

What Skills Can Increase an Apprentice's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.99% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2.28% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.99%
Container 2.28%
Housekeeping 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Apprentice's salary.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sense Of Urgency
$53,793
18%
Coordination
$52,881
16%
Problem Solving
$49,690
9%
Analysis
$48,323
6%
Coaching
$46,955
3%
ERP Systems
$46,499
2%
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How Education impacts an Apprentice's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Apprentices enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Apprentice with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $41,489 and $43,536).

Apprentice Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Apprentice
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 68.7%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 10.5%
Masters 0.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Apprentice Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an 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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Apprentice

Salaries for an Apprentice can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,957 in 2023 to around $44,616 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Apprentice salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Apprentice Over Time

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$44,918
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