Millwrights pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for millwrights is $29.72 an hour ($61,810 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.

$29.72Median hourly pay

$49,960–$69,490Middle half of workers, yearly

1,060People in this job in Tennessee

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($65,700). Tennessee ranks 36th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for millwrights in Tennessee

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.68	$45,100
25% of workers	$24.02	$49,960
Half of workers (median)	$29.72	$61,810
75% of workers	$33.41	$69,490
90% of workers	$36.48	$75,880

Millwrights pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Kingsport-Bristol	$66,560	50
Chattanooga	$62,850	160
Knoxville	$61,820	200
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$61,320	260
Jackson	$59,670	40
Memphis	$58,930	190

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$47,240
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$65,010
Machinists	$49,600
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$61,880
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$50,460
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$47,180
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$56,750
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$55,490

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.