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

A Plumbing Apprentice's salary grows with experience: a Plumber I (0-1 years)earns $45,938, a Plumbing Apprentice (1-3 years)earns $64,923, a Plumber III (3-5 years)earns $72,378,

What are the highest paying states for a Plumbing Apprentice?

Plumbing Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Plumbing Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $74,599, California $74,316, Massachusetts $73,326. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Plumbing Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Plumbing Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Plumbing Manager: $105,877; Plumbing Estimator: $88,886; Plumbing Engineer: $73,752; Plumbing Designer: $69,770; Plumbing Assistant: $64,457.

Plumbing Apprentice Salary in Delaware

How much does a Plumbing Apprentice make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Plumbing Apprentice in Delaware is $68,232 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,431
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,728 to $77,235
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,985

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Plumbing Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,235	$6,436	$1,485	$37
Average	$68,232	$5,686	$1,312	$33
25th Percentile	$59,728	$4,977	$1,149	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Plumbing Apprentice Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $74,599.
California: $74,316.
Massachusetts: $73,326.

District of Columbia $74,599 California $74,316 Massachusetts $73,326 Washington $73,056 New Jersey $73,029 Alaska $72,935 Connecticut $72,005 New York $71,628

Hawaii $70,422 Rhode Island $69,856 Maryland $69,472 Minnesota $68,946 Colorado $68,744 Illinois $68,677 Oregon $68,421 Delaware $68,232

New Hampshire $68,114 Virginia $67,848 Pennsylvania $67,073 Nevada $66,683 North Dakota $66,555 Michigan $66,352 Wisconsin $66,278 Vermont $66,130

Texas $65,719 Maine $65,692 Arizona $65,652 Ohio $65,605 Georgia $64,985 Indiana $64,675 Wyoming $64,614 Utah $64,520

Iowa $64,479 Kansas $64,156 Louisiana $64,062 North Carolina $64,028 Missouri $64,015 Florida $63,752 Montana $63,610 Nebraska $63,475

Kentucky $63,401 South Carolina $63,132 Tennessee $62,963 Idaho $62,896 New Mexico $62,404 Oklahoma $62,296 Alabama $61,899 South Dakota $61,232

Arkansas $60,868 West Virginia $60,673 Mississippi $60,086

Top Paying Cities for Plumbing 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: $67,925
Little Creek: $68,422
Magnolia: $68,324

Lincoln, DE $67,925 Little Creek, DE $68,422 Magnolia, DE $68,324 Milford, DE $68,098 Marydel, DE $68,209 Millsboro, DE $67,640 Millville, DE $67,744 Milton, DE $67,862

Nassau, DE $67,911 Ocean View, DE $67,733 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,863 Seaford, DE $67,901 Selbyville, DE $67,621 Smyrna, DE $68,469 Viola, DE $68,154 Woodside, DE $68,337

Bear, DE $68,180 Newark, DE $68,154 Claymont, DE $68,294 Delaware City, DE $68,222 Hockessin, DE $68,148 Kirkwood, DE $68,209 Middletown, DE $68,236 Montchanin, DE $68,164

New Castle, DE $68,174 Odessa, DE $68,269 Port Penn, DE $68,315 Rockland, DE $68,170 Saint Georges, DE $68,214 Townsend, DE $68,319 Winterthur, DE $68,178 Lewes, DE $67,888

Wilmington, DE $68,151 Dover, DE $68,422 Dover Afb, DE $68,062 Bethany Beach, DE $67,662 Bethel, DE $67,732 Bridgeville, DE $67,891 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,230 Cheswold, DE $68,400

Clayton, DE $68,402 Dagsboro, DE $67,614 Delmar, DE $67,506 Ellendale, DE $67,711 Felton, DE $68,092 Fenwick Island, DE $67,629 Frankford, DE $67,511 Frederica, DE $68,160

Georgetown, DE $67,589 Greenwood, DE $67,902 Harbeson, DE $67,661 Harrington, DE $68,006 Hartly, DE $68,217 Houston, DE $67,909 Kenton, DE $68,405 Laurel, DE $67,548

Yorklyn, DE $68,168

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

Understanding how a Plumbing 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

$59,728

Average $68,232/year

$77,235

$4,977

Average $5,686/month

$6,436

$1,149

Average $1,312/week

$1,485

$29

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,235	$6,436	$1,485	$37
Average	$68,232	$5,686	$1,312	$33
25th Percentile	$59,728	$4,977	$1,149	$29

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