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
The next ten years
Projected to grow more slowly than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- 0.0%
- Openings per year
- 3,600
- Typical entry-level education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
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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