What are the main factors that influence an Apprentice/Laborer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Apprentice/Laborer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Apprentice/Laborer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Apprentice/Laborer's salary?

An Apprentice/Laborer's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,634 for beginners, reaching about $43,861 at mid-level, and approach $44,484 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Apprentice/Laborer?

Apprentice/Laborer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Apprentice/Laborer roles are District of Columbia $48,863, California $48,678, Massachusetts $48,029. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Apprentice/Laborer Salary in Vermont

How much does an Apprentice/Laborer make in Vermont? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Apprentice/Laborer in Vermont is $43,316 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Apprentice/Laborer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,032
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,052 to $48,925
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,081

10% $37,081

50% (Median) $43,316

90% $54,032

Apprentice/Laborer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,925	$4,077	$941	$24
Average	$43,316	$3,610	$833	$21
25th Percentile	$40,052	$3,338	$770	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Apprentice/Laborer Salaries

An Apprentice/Laborer'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 Experience Level Affects Apprentice/Laborer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Apprentice/Laborer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,634
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,147
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,861
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,095
Expert (over 8 years): $44,484

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Apprentice/Laborer	less than 1 year	$41,634
Early Career Level Apprentice/Laborer	1-2 years	$42,147
Mid-Level Level Apprentice/Laborer	2-4 years	$43,861
Senior-Level Level Apprentice/Laborer	5-8 years	$44,095
Expert Level Apprentice/Laborer	over 8 years	$44,484

How Do Apprentice/Laborer 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 Apprentice/Laborers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,863.
California: $48,678.
Massachusetts: $48,029.

District of Columbia $48,863 California $48,678 Massachusetts $48,029 Washington $47,853 New Jersey $47,835 Alaska $47,773 Connecticut $47,164 New York $46,917

Hawaii $46,127 Rhode Island $45,756 Maryland $45,505 Minnesota $45,160 Colorado $45,028 Illinois $44,984 Oregon $44,816 Delaware $44,693

New Hampshire $44,615 Virginia $44,441 Pennsylvania $43,934 Nevada $43,678 North Dakota $43,594 Michigan $43,461 Wisconsin $43,413 Vermont $43,316

Texas $43,047 Maine $43,029 Arizona $43,002 Ohio $42,972 Georgia $42,566 Indiana $42,362 Wyoming $42,323 Utah $42,261

Iowa $42,235 Kansas $42,023 Louisiana $41,961 North Carolina $41,939 Missouri $41,930 Florida $41,758 Montana $41,665 Nebraska $41,577

Kentucky $41,528 South Carolina $41,352 Tennessee $41,242 Idaho $41,197 New Mexico $40,875 Oklahoma $40,805 Alabama $40,544 South Dakota $40,107

Arkansas $39,869 West Virginia $39,741 Mississippi $39,357

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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:

Adamant: $44,337
Barre: $44,404
Cabot: $44,307

Adamant, VT $44,337

Barre, VT $44,404

Cabot, VT $44,307

Calais, VT $44,345

East Barre, VT $44,337

East Calais, VT $44,337

East Montpelier, VT $44,367

Eden, VT $44,308

Eden Mills, VT $44,268

Graniteville, VT $44,401

Hyde Park, VT $44,374

Johnson, VT $44,430

Lake Elmore, VT $44,324

Marshfield, VT $44,314

Moretown, VT $44,433

Morrisville, VT $44,427

Moscow, VT $44,450

Northfield, VT $44,378

Northfield Falls, VT $44,586

North Hyde Park, VT $44,371

North Montpelier, VT $44,326

Plainfield, VT $44,320

Roxbury, VT $44,245

South Barre, VT $44,456

Waterbury, VT $44,446

Stowe, VT $44,452

Waitsfield, VT $44,427

Warren, VT $44,344

Washington, VT $44,258

Waterbury Center, VT $44,444

Websterville, VT $44,394

Williamstown, VT $44,343

Wolcott, VT $44,318

Woodbury, VT $44,275

Worcester, VT $44,319

Rutland, VT $44,318

Belmont, VT $44,181

Benson, VT $44,180

Bomoseen, VT $44,250

Brandon, VT $44,283

Bridport, VT $44,288

Castleton, VT $44,258

Center Rutland, VT $44,289

Chittenden, VT $44,187

Cuttingsville, VT $44,171

Danby, VT $44,247

East Middlebury, VT $44,312

East Poultney, VT $44,252

East Wallingford, VT $44,204

Fair Haven, VT $44,220

Florence, VT $44,204

Forest Dale, VT $44,284

Gaysville, VT $44,003

Granville, VT $44,211

Hancock, VT $44,204

Hydeville, VT $44,255

Killington, VT $44,199

Middlebury, VT $44,380

Middletown Springs, VT $44,228

Mount Holly, VT $44,187

North Clarendon, VT $44,252

Orwell, VT $44,247

Pawlet, VT $44,263

Pittsfield, VT $44,225

Pittsford, VT $44,267

Poultney, VT $44,259

Proctor, VT $44,308

Ripton, VT $44,257

Rochester, VT $44,234

Rupert, VT $44,229

Salisbury, VT $44,300

Shoreham, VT $44,262

Stockbridge, VT $44,184

Wallingford, VT $44,208

Wells, VT $44,265

West Pawlet, VT $44,280

West Rupert, VT $44,269

West Rutland, VT $44,242

Whiting, VT $44,264

Saint Johnsbury, VT $44,312

Albany, VT $44,286

Barnet, VT $44,265

Barton, VT $44,281

Beebe Plain, VT $44,295

Concord, VT $44,223

Coventry, VT $44,346

Craftsbury, VT $44,299

Craftsbury Common, VT $44,301

Danville, VT $44,274

Derby, VT $44,295

Derby Line, VT $44,262

East Burke, VT $44,260

East Charleston, VT $44,265

East Hardwick, VT $44,288

East Haven, VT $44,164

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $44,311

Glover, VT $44,268

Granby, VT $44,109

Greensboro, VT $44,253

Greensboro Bend, VT $44,281

Hardwick, VT $44,330

Irasburg, VT $44,270

Island Pond, VT $44,198

Lowell, VT $44,255

Lower Waterford, VT $44,306

Lyndon, VT $44,298

Lyndon Center, VT $44,348

Lyndonville, VT $44,300

Morgan, VT $44,220

Newport, VT $44,321

Newport Center, VT $44,265

North Concord, VT $44,149

North Troy, VT $44,271

Orleans, VT $44,254

Passumpsic, VT $44,314

Peacham, VT $44,225

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $44,316

Sheffield, VT $44,237

Sutton, VT $44,234

Troy, VT $44,275

West Burke, VT $44,263

West Charleston, VT $44,243

West Danville, VT $44,277

Westfield, VT $44,242

West Glover, VT $44,272

Averill, VT $44,014

Beecher Falls, VT $44,300

Canaan, VT $44,190

Gilman, VT $44,384

Guildhall, VT $44,131

Lunenburg, VT $44,228

Norton, VT $44,103

North Bennington, VT $44,595

North Pownal, VT $44,685

Pownal, VT $44,710

White River Junction, VT $44,306

Ascutney, VT $44,327

Barnard, VT $44,205

Bethel, VT $44,233

Bradford, VT $44,279

Bridgewater, VT $44,251

Bridgewater Corners, VT $44,163

Brookfield, VT $44,276

Brownsville, VT $44,252

Chelsea, VT $44,250

Corinth, VT $44,239

East Corinth, VT $44,257

East Randolph, VT $44,265

East Ryegate, VT $44,227

East Thetford, VT $44,282

Fairlee, VT $44,234

Groton, VT $44,246

Hartford, VT $44,421

Hartland, VT $44,266

Hartland Four Corners, VT $44,264

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $44,378

Newbury, VT $44,241

North Hartland, VT $44,297

North Pomfret, VT $44,221

North Thetford, VT $44,281

Norwich, VT $44,272

Plymouth, VT $44,131

Post Mills, VT $44,271

Quechee, VT $44,317

Randolph, VT $44,309

Randolph Center, VT $44,287

Reading, VT $44,168

Sharon, VT $44,232

South Pomfret, VT $44,190

South Royalton, VT $44,245

South Ryegate, VT $44,254

South Strafford, VT $44,243

South Woodstock, VT $44,179

Strafford, VT $44,204

Taftsville, VT $44,321

Thetford, VT $44,282

Thetford Center, VT $44,235

Topsham, VT $44,222

Tunbridge, VT $44,231

Vershire, VT $44,210

Wells River, VT $44,257

West Fairlee, VT $44,338

West Hartford, VT $44,222

West Newbury, VT $44,239

West Topsham, VT $44,258

Wilder, VT $44,423

Windsor, VT $44,284

Woodstock, VT $44,230

Bellows Falls, VT $44,391

Cambridgeport, VT $44,341

Cavendish, VT $44,193

Chester, VT $44,237

Chester Depot, VT $44,221

Grafton, VT $44,204

Londonderry, VT $44,283

Ludlow, VT $44,216

North Springfield, VT $44,371

Perkinsville, VT $44,250

Peru, VT $44,237

Proctorsville, VT $44,201

Saxtons River, VT $44,382

South Londonderry, VT $44,310

Springfield, VT $44,349

Westminster, VT $44,391

Westminster Station, VT $44,394

Weston, VT $44,191

Shaftsbury, VT $44,542

Brattleboro, VT $44,482

Bondville, VT $44,298

East Dover, VT $44,388

Jacksonville, VT $44,499

Jamaica, VT $44,299

Marlboro, VT $44,702

Newfane, VT $44,359

Putney, VT $44,349

Readsboro, VT $44,707

South Newfane, VT $44,374

Stamford, VT $44,675

Townshend, VT $44,318

Vernon, VT $44,618

Wardsboro, VT $44,351

West Dover, VT $44,423

West Dummerston, VT $44,370

West Halifax, VT $44,438

West Townshend, VT $44,259

West Wardsboro, VT $44,260

Whitingham, VT $44,483

Williamsville, VT $44,370

Wilmington, VT $44,457

Burlington, VT $44,578

South Burlington, VT $44,575

Winooski, VT $44,578

Colchester, VT $44,578

Alburgh, VT $44,356

Bakersfield, VT $44,421

Belvidere Center, VT $44,260

Bristol, VT $44,431

Cambridge, VT $44,483

Charlotte, VT $44,517

East Berkshire, VT $44,378

East Fairfield, VT $44,445

Enosburg Falls, VT $44,322

Essex, VT $44,544

Essex Junction, VT $44,547

Fairfax, VT $44,487

Fairfield, VT $44,444

Ferrisburgh, VT $44,468

Franklin, VT $44,325

Grand Isle, VT $44,491

Highgate Center, VT $44,362

Highgate Springs, VT $44,385

Hinesburg, VT $44,517

Huntington, VT $44,483

Isle La Motte, VT $44,411

Jeffersonville, VT $44,453

Jericho, VT $44,507

Jonesville, VT $44,516

Milton, VT $44,528

Monkton, VT $44,481

Montgomery, VT $44,322

Montgomery Center, VT $44,268

New Haven, VT $44,425

North Ferrisburgh, VT $44,488

North Hero, VT $44,444

Richford, VT $44,314

Richmond, VT $44,512

Saint Albans, VT $44,464

Saint Albans Bay, VT $44,458

Shelburne, VT $44,558

Sheldon, VT $44,411

Sheldon Springs, VT $44,520

South Hero, VT $44,531

Starksboro, VT $44,457

Swanton, VT $44,403

Underhill, VT $44,497

Underhill Center, VT $44,498

Vergennes, VT $44,412

Waterville, VT $44,427

Westford, VT $44,519

Williston, VT $44,552

Montpelier, VT $44,397

Bennington, VT $44,628

Arlington, VT $44,471

Dorset, VT $44,298

East Arlington, VT $44,281

East Dorset, VT $44,299

Manchester, VT $44,418

Manchester Center, VT $44,389

Apprentice/Laborer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Apprentice/Laborer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Apprentice/Laborer positions in Healthcare or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Apprentice/Laborer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Apprentice/Laborer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$60,642	$29.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$58,476	$28.0	35%
Biotechnology	$56,310	$27.0	30%
Financial Services	$54,145	$26.0	25%
Insurance	$51,979	$25.0	20%

Apprentice/Laborer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Apprentice/Laborer'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.

$40,052

Average $43,316/year

$48,925

$3,338

Average $3,610/month

$4,077

$770

Average $833/week

$941

$19

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,925	$4,077	$941	$24
Average	$43,316	$3,610	$833	$21
25th Percentile	$40,052	$3,338	$770	$19

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