Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Arizona
$65,500 / year
≈ $5,450 per month · $31.49 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Arizona · median $59,500
25th percentile
$51,000Average
$65,50075th percentile
$81,000
$51,000Average
$65,50075th percentile
$81,000
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.
Millwright salary by state
Alabama$64,000
Alaska$77,500
Arizona$65,500
Arkansas$57,500
California$87,000
Colorado$77,500
Connecticut$73,500
Delaware$69,500
Florida$65,000
Georgia$65,500
Idaho$68,500
Illinois$73,000
Indiana$78,500
Iowa$67,000
Kansas$75,500
Kentucky$71,000
Louisiana$70,000
Maine$71,500
Maryland$68,500
Massachusetts$69,500
Michigan$85,500
Minnesota$79,500
Mississippi$57,500
Missouri$73,500
Montana$62,000
Nebraska$62,000
Nevada$72,500
New Hampshire$80,500
New Jersey$104,500
New Mexico$95,500
New York$81,500
North Carolina$66,000
North Dakota$67,000
Ohio$74,500
Oklahoma$58,000
Oregon$77,000
Pennsylvania$73,500
South Carolina$63,000
South Dakota$63,500
Tennessee$63,000
Texas$66,000
Utah$67,000
Vermont$71,000
Virginia$58,000
Washington$88,500
West Virginia$67,500
Wisconsin$80,000
Wyoming$68,500
About this role
Millwright is a professional role within the function 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.
What Millwrights do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, or plumb bobs.
- Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
- Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.
Top skills: Troubleshooting Installation Equipment Maintenance Repairing Operations Monitoring Critical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Millwright pay by experience level
Entry level$48,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$58,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$68,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$84,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$97,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,600
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Millwright salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
11,460 workers
$73,000Building Equipment Contractors
9,930 workers
$73,000Construction of Buildings
5,170 workers
$66,000Nonresidential Building Construction
5,110 workers
$66,000Wood Product Manufacturing
3,950 workers
$67,000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
3,360 workers
$88,500Repair and Maintenance
3,210 workers
$73,500Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance
3,140 workers
$73,500Sawmills and Wood Preservation
2,720 workers
$67,500Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
2,040 workers
$69,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Millwright pays 8% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
Similar-paying roles in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Rail Car Repairer$73,000
Watch and Clock Repairers$73,500
Rigger$69,000
Medical Equipment Repairer$68,000
Careers related to Millwright
Boilermaker$83,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
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 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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