Millwrights pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for millwrights is $29.91 an hour ($62,220 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.

$29.91Median hourly pay

$55,980–$75,290Middle half of workers, yearly

690People in this job in Iowa

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($65,700). Iowa ranks 33rd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for millwrights in Iowa

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.62	$47,050
25% of workers	$26.91	$55,980
Half of workers (median)	$29.91	$62,220
75% of workers	$36.20	$75,290
90% of workers	$38.32	$79,710

Millwrights pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Des Moines-West Des Moines	$63,950	100
Sioux City	$62,450	40
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island	$61,260	80
Cedar Rapids	$60,900	60

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 Iowa

Job	Median yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$52,160
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$64,400
Machinists	$57,540
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$64,290
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,740
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$51,360
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$60,680
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$100,200

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.