Millwrights Salary in Michigan (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,900 employed

Annual Mean

$82,820

$39.82/hr

Annual Median

$89,190

$42.88/hr

Bottom 10%

$58,680

$28.21/hr

Top 10%

$97,460

$46.86/hr

Location vs National Average

Michigan

$82,820

Difference

+18.7% vs US avg

US National

$69,780

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$58,680	$28.21/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$74,610	$35.87/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$89,190	$42.88/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$92,300	$44.38/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$97,460	$46.86/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$59K

25th

$75K

Median

$89K

75th

$92K

90th

$97K

Michigan has a moderate number of Millwrights positions (approximately 2,900), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Michigan, Millwrights salaries range from $58,680 at the 10th percentile to $97,460 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $38,780 (43% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Michigan

Metro areas with highest Millwrights wages

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

$73,970

per year

How Millwrights Compares in Michigan

The average Millwrights salary of $82,820 in Michigan ranks above the national average of $69,780. There are approximately 2,900 Millwrightss employed in Michigan.