What is the typical salary range for a Millwright?

Pay typically falls between $58,500 and $84,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

Millwright Salary: $72,000 Average

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Average base salary

$72,000 / year

≈ $6,000 per month · $34.62 per hour

Location

25th percentile
$58,500Average
$72,00075th percentile
$84,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Millwright is a professional role in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Millwright pays 8% above the average across 51 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Millwright make?

The average base salary for a Millwright in the United States is $72,000 per year, or about $34.62 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $58,500 and $84,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 51 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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