Millwrights Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for millwrights in the United States was $65,700 ($31.59 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,290 | $22.25 |
| 25th | $56,390 | $27.11 |
| Median | $65,700 | $31.59 |
| 75th | $81,500 | $39.18 |
| 90th | $93,600 | $45.00 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9044
- Total U.S. employment: 40,330
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $46,290, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $93,600 — a 2.0x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Across the United States, 40,330 millwrights are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Millwrights Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,410 | $29.52 | -6.5% | 1,400 |
| Alaska | $76,940 | $36.99 | +17.1% | 300 |
| Arizona | $57,380 | $27.59 | -12.7% | 450 |
| Arkansas | $56,310 | $27.07 | -14.3% | 1,140 |
| California | $77,950 | $37.48 | +18.6% | 2,230 |
| Colorado | $81,440 | $39.15 | +24.0% | 200 |
| Connecticut | $76,810 | $36.93 | +16.9% | 110 |
| Delaware | $58,770 | $28.25 | -10.5% | 90 |
| Florida | $62,000 | $29.81 | -5.6% | 530 |
| Georgia | $62,760 | $30.17 | -4.5% | 1,780 |
| Idaho | $64,710 | $31.11 | -1.5% | 410 |
| Illinois | $66,640 | $32.04 | +1.4% | 2,160 |
| Indiana | $77,140 | $37.09 | +17.4% | 1,760 |
| Iowa | $62,220 | $29.91 | -5.3% | 690 |
| Kansas | $79,690 | $38.31 | +21.3% | 840 |
| Kentucky | $70,610 | $33.95 | +7.5% | 1,220 |
| Louisiana | $66,080 | $31.77 | +0.6% | 1,080 |
| Maine | $68,220 | $32.80 | +3.8% | 350 |
| Maryland | $59,220 | $28.47 | -9.9% | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $65,220 | $31.36 | -0.7% | 0 |
| Michigan | $89,190 | $42.88 | +35.8% | 2,900 |
| Minnesota | $78,570 | $37.77 | +19.6% | 480 |
| Mississippi | $58,280 | $28.02 | -11.3% | 1,280 |
| Missouri | $66,480 | $31.96 | +1.2% | 830 |
| Montana | $60,050 | $28.87 | -8.6% | 70 |
| Nebraska | $60,320 | $29.00 | -8.2% | 590 |
| Nevada | $63,040 | $30.31 | -4.0% | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $76,190 | $36.63 | +16.0% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $107,540 | $51.70 | +63.7% | 340 |
| New Mexico | $90,230 | $43.38 | +37.3% | 60 |
| New York | $79,560 | $38.25 | +21.1% | 1,000 |
| North Carolina | $62,990 | $30.29 | -4.1% | 700 |
| North Dakota | $60,750 | $29.21 | -7.5% | 170 |
| Ohio | $73,220 | $35.20 | +11.4% | 1,930 |
| Oklahoma | $50,950 | $24.50 | -22.5% | 510 |
| Oregon | $70,700 | $33.99 | +7.6% | 460 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,410 | $30.96 | -2.0% | 1,700 |
| South Carolina | $61,700 | $29.66 | -6.1% | 950 |
| South Dakota | $61,820 | $29.72 | -5.9% | 240 |
| Tennessee | $61,810 | $29.72 | -5.9% | 1,060 |
| Texas | $62,630 | $30.11 | -4.7% | 3,540 |
| Utah | $63,040 | $30.31 | -4.0% | 220 |
| Vermont | $64,180 | $30.86 | -2.3% | 60 |
| Virginia | $51,430 | $24.73 | -21.7% | 690 |
| Washington | $76,490 | $36.77 | +16.4% | 1,020 |
| West Virginia | $67,270 | $32.34 | +2.4% | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $82,630 | $39.73 | +25.8% | 1,220 |
| Wyoming | $62,780 | $30.18 | -4.4% | 130 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for millwrights?
The median annual wage for millwrights is $65,700 ($31.59 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays millwrights the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many millwrights are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 40,330 millwrights employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do millwrights make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $31.59. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.