Apprenticeship Trainer Salary in the United States

How much does an Apprenticeship Trainer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Apprenticeship Trainer in the United States is $46,643 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,579
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,408 to $51,844
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,552
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Apprenticeship Trainer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,844 $4,320 $997 $25
Average $46,643 $3,887 $897 $22
25th Percentile $42,408 $3,534 $816 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Apprenticeship Trainer Salaries

An Apprenticeship Trainer'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 Apprenticeship Trainer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Apprenticeship Trainer'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): $44,788
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,560
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,149
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,366
  • Expert (over 8 years): $47,727
Levels Salary
Entry Level Apprenticeship Trainer$44,788
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship Trainer$45,560
Senior Level Apprenticeship Trainer$47,149
Specialist Level Apprenticeship Trainer$47,366
Expert Level Apprenticeship Trainer$47,727
$44,788 0 yr
$45,560 < 2 yrs
$47,149 2-4 yrs
$47,366 5-8 yrs
$47,727 > 8 yrs
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How Do Apprenticeship Trainer 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 Apprenticeship Trainers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $51,644.
  • California: $51,448.
  • Massachusetts: $50,762.

Top Paying Cities for Apprenticeship Trainers

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: $58,831
  • San Francisco: $58,253
  • Oakland: $56,961

What Skills Can Increase an Apprenticeship Trainer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.09% 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.
  • Technical Documentation (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Is a generic term for the classes of information created to describe (in technical language) the use, functionality or architecture of a product, system or service.
  • Outsourcing (Mentioned in 2.01% Job Postings): Ability to hire and maintain relationships with parties outside the company that provide needed tasks and services.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.09%
Technical Documentation 2.77%
Outsourcing 2.01%
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 Apprenticeship Trainer's salary.
  • Computer Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Windows Servers: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Engineering
$57,371
23%
Windows Servers
$55,039
18%
Analysis
$52,707
13%
Customer Solutions
$50,841
9%
Computer Science
$50,841
9%
Project Management
$49,908
7%
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How Education impacts an Apprenticeship Trainer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Apprenticeship Trainers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Apprenticeship Trainer with a No Diploma is between $45,974 and $49,109).

Apprenticeship Trainer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Apprenticeship Trainer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 43.8%
High School 43.8%
Associates 31.3%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Apprenticeship Trainer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Apprenticeship Trainer'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Apprenticeship Trainer

Salaries for an Apprenticeship Trainer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,317 in 2023 to around $48,339 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Apprenticeship Trainer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Apprenticeship Trainer Over Time

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2023
$50,317
2024
$49,114
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