Apprentice electrical technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Apprentice electrical technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Apprentice electrical technician in the United States is $64,332 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,943
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,519 to $70,933
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,137
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Apprentice electrical technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,933 $5,911 $1,364 $34
Average $64,332 $5,361 $1,237 $31
25th Percentile $59,519 $4,960 $1,145 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Apprentice electrical technician Salaries

An Apprentice electrical technician'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 Apprentice electrical technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Apprentice electrical technician'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): $62,956
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,847
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,751
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,598
  • Expert (over 8 years): $121,077
Levels Salary
Apprentic... Level Apprentice electrical technician$62,956
CAE Desig... Level Apprentice electrical technician$73,847
CAE Desig... Level Apprentice electrical technician$83,751
CAE Desig... Level Apprentice electrical technician$94,598
CAE Desig... Level Apprentice electrical technician$121,077
$62,956 0 yr
$73,847 < 2 yrs
$83,751 2-4 yrs
$94,598 5-8 yrs
$121,077 > 8 yrs
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How Do Apprentice electrical technician 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 Apprentice electrical technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $71,228.
  • California: $70,958.
  • Massachusetts: $70,012.

Top Paying Cities for Apprentice electrical technicians

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: $81,141
  • San Francisco: $80,253
  • Oakland: $78,562

What Skills Can Increase an Apprentice electrical technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.67% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
  • Computer Aided Design (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): CAD (computer-aided design) is the use of computer-based software to aid in design processes. CAD software is frequently used by different types of engineers and designers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.67%
Civil Engineering 2.4%
Computer Aided Design 1.27%
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 electrical technician's salary.
  • Vehicle Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Vehicle Safety
$72,051
12%
Mechanical Engineering
$70,765
10%
Analysis
$70,121
9%
Flexibility
$67,548
5%
Interpersonal Communication
$66,905
4%
Leadership
$66,262
3%
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Apprentice electrical technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Apprentice electrical technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Apprentice electrical technician positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Apprentice electrical technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Apprentice electrical technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$90,064$43.040%
Biotechnology$86,848$42.035%
Business Services$83,631$40.030%
Chemicals$80,414$39.025%
Construction$77,198$37.020%

Apprentice electrical technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Apprentice electrical technician'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Apprentice electrical technician

Salaries for an Apprentice electrical technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,548 in 2023 to around $54,629 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Apprentice electrical technician salary trends, .

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FAQ about Apprentice electrical technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Apprentice electrical technician?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Apprentice electrical technician roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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