SOC 49-9044 · May 2025 · United States
Millwrights
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Millwrights across the United States is $65,700 per year, measured over 40,330 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $107,540.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Millwrights
Pay for this occupation varies by 111.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $107,540 and Oklahoma pays $50,950.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $107,540 | 340 | |
| 2 | New Mexico | $90,230 | 60 | |
| 3 | Michigan | $89,190 | 2,900 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $82,630 | 1,220 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $81,440 | 200 | |
| 6 | Kansas | $79,690 | 840 | |
| 7 | New York | $79,560 | 1,000 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $78,570 | 480 | |
| 9 | California | $77,950 | 2,230 | |
| 10 | Indiana | $77,140 | 1,760 |
States with the most Millwrights jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,540 | $62,630 | |
| 2 | Michigan | 2,900 | $89,190 | |
| 3 | California | 2,230 | $77,950 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 2,160 | $66,640 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 1,930 | $73,220 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 1,780 | $62,760 | |
| 7 | Indiana | 1,760 | $77,140 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 1,700 | $64,410 | |
| 9 | Alabama | 1,400 | $61,410 | |
| 10 | Mississippi | 1,280 | $58,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $113,490 | 320 |
| 2 | Kennewick | $107,700 | 80 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $99,250 | 710 |
| 4 | New York | $93,070 | 440 |
| 5 | Detroit | $91,850 | 1,490 |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | $91,410 | 110 |
| 7 | Kansas City | $91,380 | 640 |
| 8 | Topeka | $91,170 | 70 |
| 9 | Saginaw | $91,010 | 100 |
| 10 | Madison | $90,750 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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