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

A Painter Apprentice's salary grows with experience: a Painter I (0-1 years)earns $46,842, a Painter Apprentice (1-3 years)earns $53,642, a Painter III (3-5 years)earns $60,164,

What are the highest paying states for a Painter Apprentice?

Painter Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Painter Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $65,386, California $65,138, Massachusetts $64,270. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Painter Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Painter Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Painter, Senior: $58,690; Painter III: $58,638; Painter: $52,576; Painter, Experienced: $52,303; Intermediate Painter: $52,290.

Painter Apprentice Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Painter Apprentice make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Painter Apprentice in Rhode Island is $61,229 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,009
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,239 to $70,535
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,965

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Painter Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,535	$5,878	$1,356	$34
Average	$61,229	$5,102	$1,177	$29
25th Percentile	$53,239	$4,437	$1,024	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Painter Apprentice Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $65,386.
California: $65,138.
Massachusetts: $64,270.

District of Columbia $65,386 California $65,138 Massachusetts $64,270 Washington $64,034 New Jersey $64,010 Alaska $63,928 Connecticut $63,113 New York $62,782

Hawaii $61,725 Rhode Island $61,229 Maryland $60,892 Minnesota $60,431 Colorado $60,254 Illinois $60,195 Oregon $59,971 Delaware $59,806

New Hampshire $59,702 Virginia $59,469 Pennsylvania $58,790 Nevada $58,447 North Dakota $58,335 Michigan $58,158 Wisconsin $58,093 Vermont $57,963

Texas $57,603 Maine $57,579 Arizona $57,544 Ohio $57,502 Georgia $56,959 Indiana $56,687 Wyoming $56,634 Utah $56,552

Iowa $56,516 Kansas $56,233 Louisiana $56,150 North Carolina $56,120 Missouri $56,109 Florida $55,878 Montana $55,754 Nebraska $55,636

Kentucky $55,571 South Carolina $55,335 Tennessee $55,187 Idaho $55,128 New Mexico $54,697 Oklahoma $54,603 Alabama $54,254 South Dakota $53,670

Arkansas $53,351 West Virginia $53,179 Mississippi $52,666

Top Paying Cities for Painter 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:

Adamsville: $61,994
Albion: $61,470
Ashaway: $61,877

Adamsville, RI $61,994 Albion, RI $61,470 Ashaway, RI $61,877 Barrington, RI $61,308 Block Island, RI $61,650 Bradford, RI $61,839 Bristol, RI $61,545 Carolina, RI $61,737

Charlestown, RI $61,760 Chepachet, RI $61,637 Clayville, RI $61,465 Coventry, RI $61,468 West Greenwich, RI $61,637 East Greenwich, RI $61,427 Exeter, RI $61,620 Fiskeville, RI $61,307

Forestdale, RI $61,780 Foster, RI $61,604 Glendale, RI $61,784 Greene, RI $61,685 Greenville, RI $61,331 Harmony, RI $61,410 Harrisville, RI $61,758 Hope, RI $61,346

Hope Valley, RI $61,822 Hopkinton, RI $61,904 Jamestown, RI $61,697 Kenyon, RI $61,730 Little Compton, RI $61,985 Manville, RI $61,551 Mapleville, RI $61,649 Newport, RI $61,759

Middletown, RI $61,786 North Kingstown, RI $61,532 North Scituate, RI $61,411 Oakland, RI $61,715 Pascoag, RI $61,799 Pawtucket, RI $61,217 Central Falls, RI $61,244 Cumberland, RI $61,592

Lincoln, RI $61,306 Portsmouth, RI $61,753 Prudence Island, RI $61,626 Rockville, RI $61,894 Saunderstown, RI $61,660 Shannock, RI $61,733 Slatersville, RI $61,780 Slocum, RI $61,658

Tiverton, RI $61,940 Wakefield, RI $61,712 Kingston, RI $61,689 Narragansett, RI $61,730 Peace Dale, RI $61,705 Warren, RI $61,467 Warwick, RI $61,295 Westerly, RI $61,891

West Kingston, RI $61,708 West Warwick, RI $61,370 Wood River Junction, RI $61,796 Woonsocket, RI $61,783 North Smithfield, RI $61,643 Wyoming, RI $61,733 Providence, RI $61,199 Cranston, RI $61,207

North Providence, RI $61,215 East Providence, RI $61,203 Riverside, RI $61,223 Rumford, RI $61,214 Smithfield, RI $61,338 Johnston, RI $61,235

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

Understanding how a Painter 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 May 01, 2026

$53,239

Average $61,229/year

$70,535

$4,437

Average $5,102/month

$5,878

$1,024

Average $1,177/week

$1,356

$26

Average $29/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,535	$5,878	$1,356	$34
Average	$61,229	$5,102	$1,177	$29
25th Percentile	$53,239	$4,437	$1,024	$26

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