Millwright Salary
Millwrights earn a median $65,700 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$65,700
$31.59 per hour
Range
$46,290 – $93,600
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
40,330
across the U.S.
▲0.8%
Pay trend: The median for millwrights in the U.S. rose from $65,170 (May 2024) to $65,700 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.6%.
What millwrights do
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +0.9% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 3,200
Employment of millwrights is projected to grow 0.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Millwright take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$54,970
per year · effective tax rate 16.3%
$4,581Monthly
$2,290Twice a month
$2,114Every 2 weeks
$26.43Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,704
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,073
- Medicare (1.45%)$953
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$54,970
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,290 | $22.25 | $39,374 |
| 25th percentile | $56,390 | $27.11 | $47,489 |
| Median (50th) | $65,700 | $31.59 | $54,970 |
| 75th percentile | $81,500 | $39.18 | $66,165 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $93,600 | $45.00 | $74,678 |
Millwright salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $107,540 | +51.6% | $79,824 | $61,830 – $145,320 | 340 |
| New Mexico | $90,230 | +9.3% | $69,216 | $82,000 – $102,250 | 60 |
| Michigan | $89,190 | +7.1% | $68,035 | $58,680 – $97,460 | 2,900 |
| Wisconsin | $82,630 | +7.7% | $63,961 | $57,530 – $93,280 | 1,220 |
| Colorado | $81,440 | +7.4% | $63,248 | $51,000 – $94,420 | 200 |
| Kansas | $79,690 | +16.0% | $61,245 | $44,880 – $97,340 | 840 |
| New York | $79,560 | +1.0% | $61,101 | $58,750 – $97,200 | 1,000 |
| Minnesota | $78,570 | +13.0% | $60,285 | $58,500 – $92,640 | 480 |
| California | $77,950 | −1.1% | $59,631 | $49,340 – $127,890 | 2,230 |
| Indiana | $77,140 | +1.9% | $60,852 | $48,600 – $95,960 | 1,760 |
| Alaska | $76,940 | +5.7% | $62,957 | $54,270 – $92,350 | 300 |
| Connecticut | $76,810 | +1.7% | $60,216 | $39,120 – $95,970 | 110 |
| Washington | $76,490 | +0.2% | $62,641 | $61,350 – $129,370 | 1,020 |
| New Hampshire | $76,190 | +11.4% | $62,430 | $62,320 – $87,430 | 80 |
| Ohio | $73,220 | −0.1% | $59,109 | $51,880 – $91,760 | 1,930 |
| Oregon | $70,700 | +11.9% | $53,211 | $45,470 – $110,450 | 460 |
| Kentucky | $70,610 | +7.8% | $56,150 | $48,210 – $86,640 | 1,220 |
| Maine | $68,220 | +5.8% | $53,400 | $51,030 – $87,130 | 350 |
| West Virginia | $67,270 | +0.7% | $53,847 | $49,120 – $82,910 | 330 |
| Illinois | $66,640 | −11.7% | $52,557 | $44,490 – $105,940 | 2,160 |
| Missouri | $66,480 | −12.2% | $53,409 | $48,880 – $93,950 | 830 |
| Louisiana | $66,080 | −2.2% | $53,679 | $48,300 – $82,450 | 1,080 |
| Massachusetts | $65,220 | −0.4% | $51,543 | $57,870 – $78,610 | — |
| Idaho | $64,710 | +3.2% | $51,853 | $57,000 – $77,460 | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,410 | +2.9% | $51,956 | $48,740 – $101,760 | 1,700 |
| Vermont | $64,180 | −3.9% | $51,973 | $50,680 – $79,320 | 60 |
| Nevada | $63,040 | −0.2% | $52,833 | $58,910 – $92,430 | 150 |
| Utah | $63,040 | +0.9% | $50,962 | $47,430 – $84,210 | 220 |
| North Carolina | $62,990 | +0.4% | $50,788 | $46,920 – $76,690 | 700 |
| Wyoming | $62,780 | +4.5% | $52,624 | $45,320 – $84,270 | 130 |
| Georgia | $62,760 | +2.7% | $49,973 | $46,450 – $78,980 | 1,780 |
| Texas | $62,630 | +1.2% | $52,503 | $38,510 – $92,490 | 3,540 |
| Iowa | $62,220 | −1.7% | $50,461 | $47,050 – $79,710 | 690 |
| Florida | $62,000 | +7.2% | $51,997 | $45,700 – $88,820 | 530 |
| South Dakota | $61,820 | +2.3% | $51,852 | $50,790 – $74,600 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $61,810 | +0.7% | $51,844 | $45,100 – $75,880 | 1,060 |
| South Carolina | $61,700 | +3.1% | $49,211 | $40,060 – $83,260 | 950 |
| Alabama | $61,410 | −3.0% | $48,717 | $45,300 – $76,070 | 1,400 |
| North Dakota | $60,750 | −4.1% | $50,993 | $50,810 – $82,590 | 170 |
| Nebraska | $60,320 | −2.8% | $48,782 | $47,480 – $74,510 | 590 |
| Montana | $60,050 | +0.2% | $48,365 | $52,120 – $73,890 | 70 |
| Maryland | $59,220 | −17.5% | $47,314 | $50,660 – $81,890 | 160 |
| Delaware | $58,770 | +14.5% | $46,817 | $40,280 – $110,830 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $58,280 | +9.8% | $47,409 | $41,250 – $71,560 | 1,280 |
| Arizona | $57,380 | −1.2% | $47,059 | $39,560 – $108,050 | 450 |
| Arkansas | $56,310 | −5.4% | $45,442 | $36,640 – $76,140 | 1,140 |
| Virginia | $51,430 | +2.2% | $41,361 | $42,730 – $82,010 | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $50,950 | −17.5% | $41,371 | $50,790 – $72,150 | 510 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | $61,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $60,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Watch and Clock Repairer | $67,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Wind Turbine Service Technician | $64,120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +29.5% |
| Rigger | $62,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $68,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $61,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Commercial Diver | $72,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a millwright make?
The national median salary for millwrights is $65,700 a year ($31.59 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,290 and the top 10% earn over $93,600. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays millwrights the most?
New Jersey has the highest median pay at $107,540.
How many millwrights are there in the U.S.?
About 40,330 people work as millwrights nationwide.