SOC 49-9044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Millwrights — Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 5 metro areas compared
At $69,510, median pay for Millwrights in Huntsville, AL tracks the national median of $65,700 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $69,510, median pay for Millwrights in Huntsville, AL tracks the national median of $65,700 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,580 to $73,350.
Within the state, Decatur records the highest median at $61,670. Of the 389 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 119th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,480 | −24.7% |
| 25th | $56,580 | −13.9% |
| Median (50th) | $69,510 | +5.8% |
| 75th | $73,350 | +11.6% |
| 90th | $75,870 | +15.5% |
| Mean | $64,750 | −1.4% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $61,670 | 60 | |
| 2 | Tuscaloosa | $61,380 | 120 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $60,830 | 310 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $59,130 | 160 | |
| 5 | Dothan | $50,630 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Huntsville run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $69,510 goes as far as $78,277 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,277US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,510 a year, 5.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,480 to $75,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $61,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Millwrights in Huntsville, AL?
The median annual wage is $69,510, or $33.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,700, so pay in Huntsville, AL is 5.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Huntsville, AL earns more than $75,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Decatur, at $61,670 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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