The average salary for a millwright in the United States is $64,310, but the range typically falls between $51,530 and $76,380. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $30.92, with a range between $24.77 and $36.72.
There are approximately 37,930 people employed as a millwright in the United States. With Michigan, Texas, Illinois employing the highest number of millwrights.The state with the best pay for a millwright is Michigan, with an average annual salary of $73,220, while Delaware has the lowest average annual salary of $56,240.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $43,160 | $20.75 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,530 | $24.77 |
| Median | $62,980 | $30.28 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,380 | $36.72 |
| 90th Percentile | $82,700 | $39.76 |
The salary of a millwright can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a millwright in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for millwrights are Michigan, Arizona, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Illinois while the worst states are Delaware, Mississippi, Arkansas, Montana, Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,720 | $57,010 | $70,630 |
| Alaska | $50,070 | $69,490 | $84,700 |
| Arizona | $41,580 | $69,790 | $84,500 |
| Arkansas | $29,750 | $51,790 | $64,180 |
| California | $44,550 | $68,950 | $106,670 |
| Colorado | $49,560 | $67,790 | $78,190 |
| Connecticut | $45,420 | $60,900 | $77,530 |
| Delaware | $37,160 | $56,240 | $88,730 |
| Florida | $45,210 | $57,780 | $71,500 |
| Georgia | $42,810 | $57,700 | $73,070 |
| Idaho | $50,130 | $64,830 | $76,810 |
| Illinois | $37,980 | $69,450 | $103,880 |
| Indiana | $48,580 | $69,110 | $82,700 |
| Iowa | $41,400 | $59,250 | $80,090 |
| Kansas | $45,640 | $65,060 | $93,220 |
| Kentucky | $39,380 | $64,030 | $82,650 |
| Louisiana | $47,250 | $66,770 | $89,590 |
| Maine | $45,770 | $62,750 | $80,200 |
| Maryland | $48,350 | $64,830 | $83,350 |
| Massachusetts | $55,310 | $78,540 | $98,090 |
| Michigan | $52,850 | $73,220 | $82,520 |
| Minnesota | $52,030 | $66,470 | $80,620 |
| Mississippi | $39,340 | $53,620 | $69,990 |
| Missouri | $27,980 | $62,220 | $80,950 |
| Montana | $42,260 | $54,460 | $64,020 |
| Nebraska | $47,330 | $60,330 | $78,000 |
| Nevada | $57,200 | $67,080 | $96,570 |
| New Hampshire | $55,700 | $68,830 | $75,350 |
| New Jersey | $52,650 | $74,300 | $106,990 |
| New Mexico | $43,780 | $63,190 | $78,840 |
| New York | $56,270 | $72,200 | $83,800 |
| North Carolina | $38,820 | $56,680 | $70,590 |
| North Dakota | $50,140 | $63,700 | $91,510 |
| Ohio | $48,080 | $68,410 | $81,650 |
| Oklahoma | $48,670 | $59,580 | $69,360 |
| Oregon | $51,000 | $73,450 | $101,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,570 | $68,820 | $96,540 |
| South Carolina | $39,910 | $58,370 | $77,180 |
| South Dakota | $48,980 | $60,330 | $74,090 |
| Tennessee | $36,290 | $55,050 | $69,710 |
| Texas | $40,150 | $62,250 | $98,320 |
| Utah | $50,560 | $61,350 | $78,480 |
| Virginia | $38,720 | $56,010 | $75,910 |
| Washington | $56,480 | $76,960 | $102,280 |
| West Virginia | $44,660 | $61,610 | $77,560 |
| Wisconsin | $44,530 | $62,290 | $79,200 |
| Wyoming | $39,970 | $59,660 | $81,710 |
Even between cities, the salary of a millwright can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for millwrights is Kennewick-Richland area, WA with an average salary of $100,530.The city with the lowest average salary for millwrights is Pine Bluff, AR with an average salary of $41,810.
Areas with highest average salaries for millwrights
Areas with lowest average salaries for millwrights
The number of millwrights in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of millwrights has decreased by -6,470. On average, the number of millwrights has been increasing by -3.6% each year. The salary of millwrights has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of millwrights has increased by $5,230. On average, the salary of millwrights has been increasing by 2.2% each year.
Millwrights are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for millwrights compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.
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