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

A Carpentry Apprentice's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,957 for beginners, reaching about $49,409 at mid-level, and approach $49,733 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Carpentry Apprentice?

Carpentry Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Carpentry Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $53,171, California $52,970, Massachusetts $52,264. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Carpentry Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Carpentry Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Carpentry Supervisor: $88,866; Carpentry Foreman: $87,960; Carpentry Specialist: $61,542; Carpentry Installer: $61,246; Carpentry Laborer: $60,385.

Carpentry Apprentice Salary in Delaware

How much does a Carpentry Apprentice make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Carpentry Apprentice in Delaware is $48,633 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,037
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,003 to $53,032
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,788

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Carpentry Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,032	$4,419	$1,020	$25
Average	$48,633	$4,053	$935	$23
25th Percentile	$44,003	$3,667	$846	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Carpentry Apprentice Salaries

A Carpentry 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 Carpentry Apprentice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Carpentry 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): $47,957
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,762
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,409
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,603
Expert (over 8 years): $49,733

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Carpentry Apprentice	$47,957
Intermediate Level Carpentry Apprentice	$48,762
Senior Level Carpentry Apprentice	$49,409
Specialist Level Carpentry Apprentice	$49,603
Expert Level Carpentry Apprentice	$49,733

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

District of Columbia: $53,171.
California: $52,970.
Massachusetts: $52,264.

District of Columbia $53,171 California $52,970 Massachusetts $52,264 Washington $52,072 New Jersey $52,052 Alaska $51,985 Connecticut $51,322 New York $51,053

Hawaii $50,194 Rhode Island $49,790 Maryland $49,517 Minnesota $49,142 Colorado $48,998 Illinois $48,950 Oregon $48,768 Delaware $48,633

New Hampshire $48,549 Virginia $48,359 Pennsylvania $47,807 Nevada $47,529 North Dakota $47,437 Michigan $47,293 Wisconsin $47,240 Vermont $47,135

Texas $46,842 Maine $46,823 Arizona $46,794 Ohio $46,760 Georgia $46,318 Indiana $46,097 Wyoming $46,054 Utah $45,987

Iowa $45,958 Kansas $45,728 Louisiana $45,660 North Carolina $45,636 Missouri $45,627 Florida $45,440 Montana $45,339 Nebraska $45,243

Kentucky $45,190 South Carolina $44,998 Tennessee $44,878 Idaho $44,830 New Mexico $44,479 Oklahoma $44,402 Alabama $44,119 South Dakota $43,643

Arkansas $43,384 West Virginia $43,245 Mississippi $42,827

Top Paying Cities for Carpentry 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:

Lincoln: $50,333
Little Creek: $49,867
Magnolia: $50,074

Lincoln, DE $50,333 Little Creek, DE $49,867 Magnolia, DE $50,074 Milford, DE $50,333 Marydel, DE $49,680 Millsboro, DE $50,333 Millville, DE $50,669 Milton, DE $50,333

Nassau, DE $50,333 Ocean View, DE $50,669 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,669 Seaford, DE $49,805 Selbyville, DE $50,669 Smyrna, DE $49,622 Viola, DE $50,074 Woodside, DE $49,930

Bear, DE $49,257 Newark, DE $49,277 Claymont, DE $49,315 Delaware City, DE $49,277 Hockessin, DE $49,315 Kirkwood, DE $49,277 Middletown, DE $49,522 Montchanin, DE $49,315

New Castle, DE $49,315 Odessa, DE $49,589 Port Penn, DE $49,142 Rockland, DE $49,315 Saint Georges, DE $49,277 Townsend, DE $49,517 Winterthur, DE $49,315 Lewes, DE $50,333

Wilmington, DE $49,315 Dover, DE $49,843 Dover Afb, DE $49,959 Bethany Beach, DE $50,669 Bethel, DE $49,805 Bridgeville, DE $50,333 Camden Wyoming, DE $49,896 Cheswold, DE $49,728

Clayton, DE $49,603 Dagsboro, DE $50,669 Delmar, DE $49,805 Ellendale, DE $50,333 Felton, DE $50,333 Fenwick Island, DE $50,669 Frankford, DE $50,669 Frederica, DE $50,333

Georgetown, DE $50,333 Greenwood, DE $50,333 Harbeson, DE $50,333 Harrington, DE $50,333 Hartly, DE $49,579 Houston, DE $50,333 Kenton, DE $49,603 Laurel, DE $49,805

Yorklyn, DE $49,315

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

Understanding how a Carpentry 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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$44,003

Average $48,633/year

$53,032

$3,667

Average $4,053/month

$4,419

$846

Average $935/week

$1,020

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,032	$4,419	$1,020	$25
Average	$48,633	$4,053	$935	$23
25th Percentile	$44,003	$3,667	$846	$21

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