Maintenance Apprentice

Maintenance Apprentice Salary

$25K

$40K

$54.5K

$40,788

/year

$19.61

/hour

Maintenance Apprentice Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$40,788

Columbus

Ohio

$39,397

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    How much does a Maintenance Apprentice make?

    As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Maintenance Apprentice in the United States is $40,788 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.61 an hour. This is the equivalent of $784/week or $3,399/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $54,500 and as low as $25,000, the majority of Maintenance Apprentice salaries currently range between $34,500 (25th percentile) to $47,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $51,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Maintenance Apprentice varies greatly (by as much as 12500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Maintenance Apprentice in your area makes on average $39,397 per year, or $1,391 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $40,788. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Maintenance Apprentice salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Maintenance Apprentice 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 Maintenance Apprentice Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Maintenance Apprentice job is above the national average. Topping the list is Napa, CA, , with Lacey, WA, and Pennington County, SD, close behind in the second and third positions. Pennington County, SD, beats the national average by $10,631 (26.1%), and Napa, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,682 (31.1%) above the $40,788 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Maintenance Apprentice 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 Napa, CA, and Berkeley, CA, , 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 a Maintenance Apprentice role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Napa, CA

    $53,470

    $25.71

    Lacey, WA

    $52,900

    $25.43

    Pennington County, SD

    $51,419

    $24.72

    Clovis, CA

    $51,405

    $24.71

    Jersey City, NJ

    $51,301

    $24.66

    Barrow, AK

    $50,813

    $24.43

    Nome, AK

    $50,598

    $24.33

    Breckenridge, CO

    $50,274

    $24.17

    Chino Hills, CA

    $50,007

    $24.04

    Berkeley, CA

    $49,943

    $24.01

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

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

    For example Drilling Foreman jobs pay as much as $45,460 (111.5%) more than the average Maintenance Apprentice salary of $40,788. If you're qualified, finding work as a Drilling Foreman may help you make more money than that of the average Maintenance Apprentice position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Drilling Foreman

    $86,248

    $41.47

    Surveyor Apprenticeship

    $74,746

    $35.94

    Safety Man

    $67,344

    $32.38

    Entry Level Process Operator

    $43,984

    $21.15

    Gas Utility Construction

    $41,029

    $19.73

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Maintenance Apprentice salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $40,788 per year or $19.61 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.