Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice Salary in the United States

How much does an Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice in the United States is $54,985 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,436
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,054 to $58,885
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,653
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Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,885 $4,907 $1,132 $28
Average $54,985 $4,582 $1,057 $26
25th Percentile $49,054 $4,088 $943 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice Salaries

An Industrial Refrigeration 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 Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Industrial Refrigeration 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): $54,698
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,768
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,739
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,674
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,273
Levels Salary
Industria... Level Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice$54,698
Stationar... Level Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice$60,768
Stationar... Level Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice$68,739
Stationar... Level Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice$85,674
Stationar... Level Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice$83,273
$54,698 0 yr
$60,768 < 2 yrs
$68,739 2-4 yrs
$85,674 5-8 yrs
$83,273 > 8 yrs
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How Do Industrial Refrigeration 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 Industrial Refrigeration Apprentices. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,879.
  • California: $60,648.
  • Massachusetts: $59,840.

Top Paying Cities for Industrial Refrigeration 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: $69,353
  • San Francisco: $68,671
  • Oakland: $67,148

What Skills Can Increase an Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 13.63% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Project Commissioning (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): Project commissioning is the process of assuring that all systems and components of a building or industrial plant are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operational requirements of the owner or final client.
  • Field Service (Mentioned in 1.87% Job Postings): Managing and optimizing operations to respond to and address customer requests at off-site locations or client sites.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 13.63%
Project Commissioning 3.34%
Field Service 1.87%
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 Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice's salary.
  • Managed Services: Can increase your salary by up to 42%.
  • Telecommunications: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Managed Services
$78,079
42%
Telecommunications
$76,979
40%
Verbal Communication
$63,783
16%
Power Generation
$63,233
15%
Initiative
$62,683
14%
Analysis
$61,583
12%
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Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Industrial Refrigeration 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

Salary Trends for Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice

Salaries for an Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,859 in 2023 to around $45,420 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice Over Time

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$45,859
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2024 $45,984
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