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Apprentice electrician salary

Average apprentice electrician salary

$38,799

$18.65 hourly rate

Entry-level apprentice electrician salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Apprentice Electrician Salary

The average salary for an Apprentice Electrician is approximately $38,799 annually, translating to around $19 per hour. Factors influencing salary include geographic location, experience level, and specific industry.

Salary by State

State variations can significantly impact earnings. For instance, states like California and New York tend to offer higher salaries due to their cost of living and demand for skilled labor. In contrast, regions with lower living costs may provide lower wage averages.

Experience Levels

Experience plays an essential role in salary growth. Entry-level apprentices typically earn less, while those with more years in the field can see substantial increases. As apprentices gain skills, they often progress to journeyman status, further enhancing their earning potential.

Career Opportunities

As the demand for electricians grows, apprenticeships offer a solid foundation for a long-term career. Many companies are actively seeking apprentices, providing pathways to full-time positions with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

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Apprentice electrician salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level apprentice electrician$24,800$11.90
Mid-level apprentice electrician$32,200$15.49
Senior-level apprentice electrician$45,800$22.02

Apprentice electrician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for an apprentice electrician typically falls between $34,998 and $59,938.
zippia
$38,799yearly
glassdoor[1]
$50,327yearly
indeed[2]
$59,938yearly
comparably[3]
$34,998yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$47,604yearly

Average apprentice electrician salary by state

The highest-paying states for apprentices electrician are Hawaii, Alaska, and Washington. The lowest average apprentice electrician salary states are Florida, Idaho, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for apprentices electrician

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$60,654$29.16
2Hawaii$63,293$30.43
3North Dakota$48,520$23.33
4Louisiana$46,072$22.15
5Montana$44,334$21.31
6Connecticut$47,427$22.80
7Vermont$48,988$23.55
8Wyoming$42,561$20.46
9Washington$51,678$24.85
10Oregon$43,991$21.15
11Wisconsin$43,319$20.83
12Nevada$43,313$20.82
13Ohio$41,564$19.98
14California$48,299$23.22
15New Jersey$46,604$22.41
16Rhode Island$42,524$20.44
17Minnesota$44,809$21.54
18Virginia$40,330$19.39
19West Virginia$39,289$18.89
20Missouri$42,192$20.28
21New Mexico$39,074$18.79
22District of Columbia$46,904$22.55
23Tennessee$37,312$17.94
24New York$44,035$21.17
25Michigan$38,781$18.64
26Pennsylvania$40,312$19.38
27Georgia$40,253$19.35
28Massachusetts$42,304$20.34
29Indiana$38,605$18.56
30Nebraska$37,428$17.99
31Arizona$39,910$19.19
32Delaware$40,210$19.33
33Maine$35,847$17.23
34Illinois$40,521$19.48
35Utah$36,956$17.77
36Kansas$38,121$18.33
37South Dakota$35,418$17.03
38Maryland$38,744$18.63
39North Carolina$36,158$17.38
40Texas$37,272$17.92
41Oklahoma$36,245$17.43
42Colorado$38,359$18.44
43Kentucky$36,825$17.70
44New Hampshire$37,912$18.23
45South Carolina$32,987$15.86
46Alabama$33,724$16.21
47Iowa$35,228$16.94
48Mississippi$32,701$15.72
49Idaho$33,857$16.28
50Florida$34,104$16.40
51Arkansas$29,718$14.29

Highest paying cities for apprentices electrician

The highest-paying cities for apprentices electrician are Los Angeles, CA, Lafayette, LA, and Madison, WI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Los Angeles, CA$47,758$22.96
2Lafayette, LA$46,159$22.19
3Madison, WI$43,157$20.75
4Kansas City, MO$42,227$20.30
5Columbus, OH$41,384$19.90
6Arlington, VA$40,973$19.70
7Wilmington, DE$40,238$19.35
8Columbus, GA$40,235$19.34
9Phoenix, AZ$39,988$19.23
10Albuquerque, NM$39,127$18.81
11Dundalk, MD$38,869$18.69
12Lafayette, IN$38,615$18.56
13Fort Collins, CO$38,452$18.49
14Olathe, KS$38,174$18.35
15Manchester, NH$37,988$18.26
16Midland, TX$37,575$18.06
17Kearney, NE$37,443$18.00
18Knoxville, TN$37,407$17.98
19West Jordan, UT$36,934$17.76
20Oklahoma City, OK$36,248$17.43

Apprentices Electrician are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Los Angeles, CA
  2. Lafayette, LA
  3. Madison, WI
  4. Kansas City, MO
  5. Columbus, OH

Apprentice electrician salary details

An apprentice electrician's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average apprentice electrician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an apprentice electrician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
75th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22
Average$38,799$3,233$19
25th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying apprentice electrician jobs

The highest paying types of apprentices electrician are industrial electrician, maintenance electrician, and electrician/mechanic.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Plumber$55,337$4,611$26.6012,307
Plumber Helper$43,893$3,658$21.1021,963
Electrical Helper$31,465$2,622$15.1347,283
Electrical Apprentice$37,081$3,090$17.8339,967
Electrician Technician$57,813$4,818$27.79112,907
Electrical Foreman$50,996$4,250$24.5244,710

Top companies hiring apprentices electrician now:

  1. M.C. Dean jobs (73)
  2. Tradesmen International jobs (327)
  3. Saulsbury jobs (48)
  4. Helix Electric jobs (67)
  5. Ardent Services jobs (86)

Which companies pay apprentices electrician the most?

Apprentice electrician salaries at Dell and MDU Resources are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average apprentice electrician salary at companies like National Railroad Passenger Corporation and RailWorks are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Dell$58,762$28.25
2MDU Resources$47,361$22.77
3National Railroad Passenger Corporation$45,528$21.89
4RailWorks$45,527$21.89
5TIC Holdings Inc$44,632$21.46
6Christman$43,440$20.88
7Xcel Energy$43,075$20.71
8Strata$43,036$20.69
9Koch Industries$42,962$20.65
10CJ$42,892$20.62
11TECO Energy$42,590$20.48
12Con Edison$42,243$20.31
13GPAC$42,240$20.31
14Steffes$41,979$20.18
15Carmeuse$41,473$19.94
16Lloyd$41,331$19.87
17Monster Products$41,095$19.76
18Professional$41,026$19.72
19NANA$40,566$19.50
20Sunpro Solar$40,480$19.46

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$39,000$38,600$38,200$37,800$37,400$37,000
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Apprentice Electrician salary by industry

The average apprentice electrician salary varies across industries:

  • The average apprentice electrician salary in the construction industry is $42,387, the highest of any industry.
  • The average apprentice electrician salary in the finance industry is $40,281.
  • Apprentices electrician in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $37,499, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for apprentices electrician

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Construction$42,387$20.38
2Energy$40,281$19.37
3Automotive$38,376$18.45
4Manufacturing$37,499$18.03

High paying apprentice electrician jobs

Apprentice electrician salary trends

The average apprentice electrician salary has risen by $5,169 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average apprentice electrician earned $33,630 annually, but today, they earn $38,799 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for apprentices electrician over the last decade.

Compare apprentice electrician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average apprentice electrician salary over time

Compare apprentice electrician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Apprentice electrician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$38,800$18.65+1.3%
2024$38,300$18.42+1.8%
2023$37,600$18.09+2.0%
2022$36,900$17.74+2.6%
2021$35,900$17.28+1.6%

Recently added apprentice electrician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
AerotekApprentice ElectricianSavannah, GA06/28/2025$35,479
AerotekApprentice/02 ElectricianLynnwood, WA06/28/2025$62,610
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Nextech North AmericaCommercial Apprentice ElectricianSalt Lake City, UT06/28/2025$52,175
ForcesourceApprentice ElectricianAltoona, IA06/28/2025$37,566
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NSC Technologies, LLCApprentice Electricians-Local-Temp ToGrand Prairie, TX06/27/2025$50,088
AerotekApprentice ElectricianAnn Arbor, MI06/26/2025$62,610
BHIApprentice Electrician (Traveling)Elko, NV06/26/2025$41,740

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