Millwrights pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for millwrights is $31.59 an hour ($65,700 a year). About 40,330 people work in this job there.
Pay range for millwrights in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.25 | $46,290 |
| 25% of workers | $27.11 | $56,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.59 | $65,700 |
| 75% of workers | $39.18 | $81,500 |
| 90% of workers | $45.00 | $93,600 |
Best-paying states for millwrights
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $107,540 | 340 |
| New Mexico | $90,230 | 60 |
| Michigan | $89,190 | 2,900 |
| Wisconsin | $82,630 | 1,220 |
| Colorado | $81,440 | 200 |
| Kansas | $79,690 | 840 |
| New York | $79,560 | 1,000 |
| Minnesota | $78,570 | 480 |
| California | $77,950 | 2,230 |
| Indiana | $77,140 | 1,760 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $61,410
- Arkansas · $56,310
- California · $77,950
- Florida · $62,000
- Georgia · $62,760
- Illinois · $66,640
- Indiana · $77,140
- Iowa · $62,220
- Kansas · $79,690
- Kentucky · $70,610
- Louisiana · $66,080
- Michigan · $89,190
- Mississippi · $58,280
- Missouri · $66,480
- Nebraska · $60,320
- New York · $79,560
- North Carolina · $62,990
- Ohio · $73,220
- Oklahoma · $50,950
- Pennsylvania · $64,410
- South Carolina · $61,700
- Tennessee · $61,810
- Texas · $62,630
- Virginia · $51,430
- Washington · $76,490
- Wisconsin · $82,630
Education, experience and outlook for millwrights
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,520 |
| Machinists | $58,750 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $65,510 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $62,780 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $51,330 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $65,380 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $53,710 |
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