Millwrights pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for millwrights is $24.73 an hour ($51,430 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($65,700). Virginia ranks 47th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for millwrights in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.54 | $42,730 |
| 25% of workers | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.73 | $51,430 |
| 75% of workers | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90% of workers | $39.43 | $82,010 |
Millwrights pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $50,590 | 0 |
| Richmond | $48,890 | 150 |
| Lynchburg | $45,760 | 50 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,470 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,020 |
| Machinists | $61,290 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $63,950 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $60,260 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $53,940 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $36,030 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $59,730 |
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