SOC 49-9044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Millwrights — Michigan
Michigan · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Millwrights in Michigan is $89,190 per year, well above the national median of $65,700.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Millwrights in Michigan is $89,190 per year, well above the national median of $65,700. The gap of 35.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $74,610 and $92,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,680 and the ninetieth at $97,460.
The area has 2,900 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Michigan ranks number 3rd out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $91,850. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 147th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,680 | −10.7% |
| 25th | $74,610 | +13.6% |
| Median (50th) | $89,190 | +35.8% |
| 75th | $92,300 | +40.5% |
| 90th | $97,460 | +48.3% |
| Mean | $82,820 | +26.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $89,190 goes as far as $92,713 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,713US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,190 a year, 35.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,680 to $97,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,900 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $91,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Millwrights in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $89,190, or $42.88 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 Michigan is 35.8% 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 Michigan earns more than $97,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,680 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 Detroit, at $91,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,900 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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