Millwrights Salary (2025)
Based on 40,330 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $46,290 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $56,390 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $65,700 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $81,500 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $93,600 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$46K
25th
$56K
Median
$66K
75th
$82K
90th
$94K
Highest Paying States for Millwrights
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $101,150 |
| New Mexico | $92,390 |
| Washington | $85,580 |
| California | $84,220 |
| Michigan | $82,820 |
| New York | $78,510 |
| New Hampshire | $77,970 |
| Wisconsin | $77,280 |
| Minnesota | $76,670 |
| Indiana | $75,640 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Millwrights salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Jersey at an average of $101,150 per year, while Indiana has an average of $75,640 — a difference of $25,510. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Millwrights
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 40,330 workers were employed as Millwrightss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations. The annual mean wage of $69,780 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 49-9044