What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Apprentice Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Apprentice Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Andrews, MD (27.4% above average), followed by Barrow, AK and Nome, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Andrews, MD $53,454 $4,454 $1,027 $25.70 Barrow, AK $52,262 $4,355 $1,005 $25.13 Nome, AK $52,040 $4,336 $1,000 $25.02 Berkeley, CA $51,367 $4,280 $987 $24.70 Berlin Corners, VT $51,273 $4,272 $986 $24.65 Gilboa, NY $50,562 $4,213 $972 $24.31 Sitka, AK $50,538 $4,211 $971 $24.30 Mojave, CA $50,507 $4,208 $971 $24.28 Ketchikan, AK $50,263 $4,188 $966 $24.16 Pennington County, SD $50,172 $4,181 $964 $24.12

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Apprentice Operator Salary

Q: How much does an Apprentice Operator make?

The average annual pay for an apprentice operator in the United States is $41,951 a year — that works out to approximately $20.17 an hour. The middle 80% of Apprentice Operators earn between $32,000 (10th percentile) and $54,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Apprentice Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Apprentice Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Ray Skillman at $46,562 (111.0%) above Apprentice Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Ray Skillman $88,513 $7,376 $1,702 $42.55 Technical Apprenticeship $85,913 $7,159 $1,652 $41.30 Housing Advisor $53,941 $4,495 $1,037 $25.93 Jeff Wyler $45,539 $3,794 $875 $21.89 Apprentice Automotive Technician $40,268 $3,355 $774 $19.36

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Apprentice Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,951

Columbus

Ohio

$40,520

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How much does an Apprentice Operator make?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average annual pay for an Apprentice Operator in the United States is $41,951 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.17 an hour. This is the equivalent of $806/week or $3,495/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $61,500 and as low as $28,500, the majority of Apprentice Operator salaries currently range between $35,500 (25th percentile) to $45,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $54,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Apprentice Operator varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Apprentice Operator in your area makes on average $40,520 per year, or $1,431 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,951. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Apprentice Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Apprentice Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Apprentice Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Apprentice Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Andrews, MD, , with Barrow, AK, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $10,089 (24.0%), and Andrews, MD, furthers that trend with another $11,503 (27.4%) above the $41,951 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Apprentice Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Andrews, MD, and Pennington County, SD, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Apprentice Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Andrews, MD	$53,454	$4,454	$1,027	$25.70
Barrow, AK	$52,262	$4,355	$1,005	$25.13
Nome, AK	$52,040	$4,336	$1,000	$25.02
Berkeley, CA	$51,367	$4,280	$987	$24.70
Berlin Corners, VT	$51,273	$4,272	$986	$24.65
Gilboa, NY	$50,562	$4,213	$972	$24.31
Sitka, AK	$50,538	$4,211	$971	$24.30
Mojave, CA	$50,507	$4,208	$971	$24.28
Ketchikan, AK	$50,263	$4,188	$966	$24.16
Pennington County, SD	$50,172	$4,181	$964	$24.12

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Apprentice Operator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Apprentice Operator category.

For example Ray Skillman jobs pay as much as $46,562 (111.0%) more than the average Apprentice Operator salary of $41,951. If you're qualified, finding work as an Ray Skillman may help you make more money than that of the average Apprentice Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Ray Skillman	$88,513	$7,376	$1,702	$42.55
Technical Apprenticeship	$85,913	$7,159	$1,652	$41.30
Housing Advisor	$53,941	$4,495	$1,037	$25.93
Jeff Wyler	$45,539	$3,794	$875	$21.89
Apprentice Automotive Technician	$40,268	$3,355	$774	$19.36

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