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 $46,843, a Painter Apprentice (1-3 years)earns $53,641, a Painter III (3-5 years)earns $60,156,

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 $64,802, California $64,556, Massachusetts $63,696. 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: $58,631; Painter: $52,575; 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 April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Painter Apprentice in Rhode Island is $60,682 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): $77,910
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,674 to $69,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,383

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Painter Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,700	$5,808	$1,340	$34
Average	$60,682	$5,057	$1,167	$29
25th Percentile	$52,674	$4,389	$1,013	$25

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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: $64,802.
California: $64,556.
Massachusetts: $63,696.

District of Columbia $64,802 California $64,556 Massachusetts $63,696 Washington $63,462 New Jersey $63,438 Alaska $63,356 Connecticut $62,549 New York $62,221

Hawaii $61,173 Rhode Island $60,682 Maryland $60,348 Minnesota $59,892 Colorado $59,716 Illinois $59,657 Oregon $59,435 Delaware $59,271

New Hampshire $59,168 Virginia $58,938 Pennsylvania $58,265 Nevada $57,925 North Dakota $57,814 Michigan $57,638 Wisconsin $57,574 Vermont $57,445

Texas $57,088 Maine $57,065 Arizona $57,030 Ohio $56,989 Georgia $56,450 Indiana $56,181 Wyoming $56,128 Utah $56,046

Iowa $56,011 Kansas $55,730 Louisiana $55,648 North Carolina $55,619 Missouri $55,607 Florida $55,379 Montana $55,256 Nebraska $55,139

Kentucky $55,075 South Carolina $54,841 Tennessee $54,694 Idaho $54,636 New Mexico $54,209 Oklahoma $54,115 Alabama $53,770 South Dakota $53,190

Arkansas $52,874 West Virginia $52,704 Mississippi $52,195

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: $61,677
Albion: $60,652
Ashaway: $61,911

Adamsville, RI $61,677 Albion, RI $60,652 Ashaway, RI $61,911 Barrington, RI $60,652 Block Island, RI $61,589 Bradford, RI $61,870 Bristol, RI $60,594 Carolina, RI $61,367

Charlestown, RI $61,431 Chepachet, RI $60,535 Clayville, RI $60,594 Coventry, RI $60,535 West Greenwich, RI $60,494 East Greenwich, RI $60,576 Exeter, RI $61,870 Fiskeville, RI $60,652

Forestdale, RI $60,594 Foster, RI $60,494 Glendale, RI $60,494 Greene, RI $61,173 Greenville, RI $60,652 Harmony, RI $60,635 Harrisville, RI $60,535 Hope, RI $60,652

Hope Valley, RI $61,911 Hopkinton, RI $61,928 Jamestown, RI $61,308 Kenyon, RI $61,852 Little Compton, RI $61,653 Manville, RI $60,652 Mapleville, RI $60,494 Newport, RI $61,320

Middletown, RI $61,577 North Kingstown, RI $60,477 North Scituate, RI $60,635 Oakland, RI $60,553 Pascoag, RI $60,518 Pawtucket, RI $60,652 Central Falls, RI $60,652 Cumberland, RI $60,652

Lincoln, RI $60,652 Portsmouth, RI $61,074 Prudence Island, RI $60,535 Rockville, RI $61,928 Saunderstown, RI $61,343 Shannock, RI $61,835 Slatersville, RI $60,594 Slocum, RI $61,343

Tiverton, RI $61,694 Wakefield, RI $61,279 Kingston, RI $61,290 Narragansett, RI $61,302 Peace Dale, RI $61,279 Warren, RI $60,635 Warwick, RI $60,652 Westerly, RI $61,946

West Kingston, RI $61,326 West Warwick, RI $60,652 Wood River Junction, RI $61,870 Woonsocket, RI $60,594 North Smithfield, RI $60,635 Wyoming, RI $61,852 Providence, RI $60,652 Cranston, RI $60,652

North Providence, RI $60,652 East Providence, RI $60,652 Riverside, RI $60,652 Rumford, RI $60,652 Smithfield, RI $60,652 Johnston, RI $60,652

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 April 01, 2026

$52,674

Average $60,682/year

$69,700

$4,389

Average $5,057/month

$5,808

$1,013

Average $1,167/week

$1,340

$25

Average $29/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,700	$5,808	$1,340	$34
Average	$60,682	$5,057	$1,167	$29
25th Percentile	$52,674	$4,389	$1,013	$25

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