Wages
Millwright Pay in the US in 2026: Wages by State and Metro Area
Updated October 31, 2026
In the United States, the median wage for Millwrights (SOC 49-9044) is $31.59 an hour (BLS, data from May 2025). Pay depends on the state and the metro area. The tables below give hourly and yearly wages for each state with a BLS figure, and hourly wages for large metro areas.
What do millwrights earn in the US?
The first two tables give the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wages for millwrights across the United States, by the hour and by the year. Half of millwrights earn more than the median, and half earn less.
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Millwright wages across the United States
Yearly millwright pay across the United States
Which states pay millwrights the most?
In the state table, New Jersey has the highest median, and Oklahoma has the lowest. The table also gives the 10th and 90th percentiles for each state with a figure, beside the median. The yearly table after it gives the same states in yearly pay.
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Millwright wages by state
Millwrights (SOC 49-9044) · Hourly, US dollars · Data from May 2025
| Place | 10th percentile | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21.78[4] | $29.52[4] | $36.57[4] |
| Alaska | $26.09[4] | $36.99[4] | $44.40[4] |
| Arizona | $19.02[4] | $27.59[4] | $51.95[4] |
| Arkansas | $17.62[4] | $27.07[4] | $36.61[4] |
| California | $23.72[4] | $37.48[4] | $61.48[4] |
| Colorado | $24.52[4] | $39.15[4] | $45.40[4] |
| Connecticut | $18.81[4] | $36.93[4] | $46.14[4] |
| Delaware | $19.37[4] | $28.25[4] | $53.28[4] |
| District of Columbia | No published figure | No published figure | No published figure |
| Florida | $21.97[4] | $29.81[4] | $42.70[4] |
| Georgia | $22.33[4] | $30.17[4] | $37.97[4] |
| Hawaii | No published figure | No published figure | No published figure |
| Idaho | $27.41[4] | $31.11[4] | $37.24[4] |
| Illinois | $21.39[4] | $32.04[4] | $50.93[4] |
| Indiana | $23.37[4] | $37.09[4] | $46.14[4] |
| Iowa | $22.62[4] | $29.91[4] | $38.32[4] |
| Kansas | $21.58[4] | $38.31[4] | $46.80[4] |
| Kentucky | $23.18[4] | $33.95[4] | $41.65[4] |
| Louisiana | $23.22[4] | $31.77[4] | $39.64[4] |
| Maine | $24.53[4] | $32.80[4] | $41.89[4] |
| Maryland | $24.36[4] | $28.47[4] | $39.37[4] |
| Massachusetts | $27.82[4] | $31.36[4] | $37.79[4] |
| Michigan | $28.21[4] | $42.88[4] | $46.86[4] |
| Minnesota | $28.12[4] | $37.77[4] | $44.54[4] |
| Mississippi | $19.83[4] | $28.02[4] | $34.40[4] |
| Missouri | $23.50[4] | $31.96[4] | $45.17[4] |
| Montana | $25.06[4] | $28.87[4] | $35.53[4] |
| Nebraska | $22.83[4] | $29.00[4] | $35.82[4] |
| Nevada | $28.32[4] | $30.31[4] | $44.44[4] |
| New Hampshire | $29.96[4] | $36.63[4] | $42.03[4] |
| New Jersey | $29.73[4] | $51.70[4] | $69.87[4] |
| New Mexico | $39.42[4] | $43.38[4] | $49.16[4] |
| New York | $28.24[4] | $38.25[4] | $46.73[4] |
| North Carolina | $22.56[4] | $30.29[4] | $36.87[4] |
| North Dakota | $24.43[4] | $29.21[4] | $39.71[4] |
| Ohio | $24.94[4] | $35.20[4] | $44.12[4] |
| Oklahoma | $24.42[4] | $24.50[4] | $34.69[4] |
| Oregon | $21.86[4] | $33.99[4] | $53.10[4] |
| Pennsylvania | $23.43[4] | $30.96[4] | $48.93[4] |
| Rhode Island | No published figure | No published figure | No published figure |
| South Carolina | $19.26[4] | $29.66[4] | $40.03[4] |
| South Dakota | $24.42[4] | $29.72[4] | $35.86[4] |
| Tennessee | $21.68[4] | $29.72[4] | $36.48[4] |
| Texas | $18.52[4] | $30.11[4] | $44.47[4] |
| Utah | $22.80[4] | $30.31[4] | $40.48[4] |
| Vermont | $24.37[4] | $30.86[4] | $38.13[4] |
| Virginia | $20.54[4] | $24.73[4] | $39.43[4] |
| Washington | $29.49[4] | $36.77[4] | $62.20[4] |
| West Virginia | $23.62[4] | $32.34[4] | $39.86[4] |
| Wisconsin | $27.66[4] | $39.73[4] | $44.85[4] |
| Wyoming | $21.79[4] | $30.18[4] | $40.52[4] |
Yearly millwright pay by state
Millwrights (SOC 49-9044) · Yearly, US dollars · Data from May 2025
| Place | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,410[4] | $76,070[4] |
| Alaska | $76,940[4] | $92,350[4] |
| Arizona | $57,380[4] | $108,050[4] |
| Arkansas | $56,310[4] | $76,140[4] |
| California | $77,950[4] | $127,890[4] |
| Colorado | $81,440[4] | $94,420[4] |
| Connecticut | $76,810[4] | $95,970[4] |
| Delaware | $58,770[4] | $110,830[4] |
| District of Columbia | No published figure | No published figure |
| Florida | $62,000[4] | $88,820[4] |
| Georgia | $62,760[4] | $78,980[4] |
| Hawaii | No published figure | No published figure |
| Idaho | $64,710[4] | $77,460[4] |
| Illinois | $66,640[4] | $105,940[4] |
| Indiana | $77,140[4] | $95,960[4] |
| Iowa | $62,220[4] | $79,710[4] |
| Kansas | $79,690[4] | $97,340[4] |
| Kentucky | $70,610[4] | $86,640[4] |
| Louisiana | $66,080[4] | $82,450[4] |
| Maine | $68,220[4] | $87,130[4] |
| Maryland | $59,220[4] | $81,890[4] |
| Massachusetts | $65,220[4] | $78,610[4] |
| Michigan | $89,190[4] | $97,460[4] |
| Minnesota | $78,570[4] | $92,640[4] |
| Mississippi | $58,280[4] | $71,560[4] |
| Missouri | $66,480[4] | $93,950[4] |
| Montana | $60,050[4] | $73,890[4] |
| Nebraska | $60,320[4] | $74,510[4] |
| Nevada | $63,040[4] | $92,430[4] |
| New Hampshire | $76,190[4] | $87,430[4] |
| New Jersey | $107,540[4] | $145,320[4] |
| New Mexico | $90,230[4] | $102,250[4] |
| New York | $79,560[4] | $97,200[4] |
| North Carolina | $62,990[4] | $76,690[4] |
| North Dakota | $60,750[4] | $82,590[4] |
| Ohio | $73,220[4] | $91,760[4] |
| Oklahoma | $50,950[4] | $72,150[4] |
| Oregon | $70,700[4] | $110,450[4] |
| Pennsylvania | $64,410[4] | $101,760[4] |
| Rhode Island | No published figure | No published figure |
| South Carolina | $61,700[4] | $83,260[4] |
| South Dakota | $61,820[4] | $74,600[4] |
| Tennessee | $61,810[4] | $75,880[4] |
| Texas | $62,630[4] | $92,490[4] |
| Utah | $63,040[4] | $84,210[4] |
| Vermont | $64,180[4] | $79,320[4] |
| Virginia | $51,430[4] | $82,010[4] |
| Washington | $76,490[4] | $129,370[4] |
| West Virginia | $67,270[4] | $82,910[4] |
| Wisconsin | $82,630[4] | $93,280[4] |
| Wyoming | $62,780[4] | $84,270[4] |
Which metro areas pay millwrights the most?
The metro table covers the 50 metro areas with the most jobs in all occupations. It lists, by name, each of them that has a BLS figure for millwrights. Among them, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA has the highest median, and Richmond, VA has the lowest. Before you move, compare the metro area with its state in the state table.
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Millwright wages in large metro areas
Millwrights (SOC 49-9044) · Hourly, US dollars · Data from May 2025
| Place | 10th percentile | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $23.11[4] | $30.85[4] | $37.28[4] |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $25.00[4] | $35.36[4] | $41.88[4] |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $28.97[4] | $31.36[4] | $37.79[4] |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $30.35[4] | $39.83[4] | $44.39[4] |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $23.00[4] | $31.43[4] | $39.66[4] |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $23.19[4] | $35.93[4] | $55.09[4] |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $23.96[4] | $36.37[4] | $44.43[4] |
| Cleveland, OH | $25.47[4] | $35.96[4] | $44.12[4] |
| Columbus, OH | $23.98[4] | $33.61[4] | $42.85[4] |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $21.42[4] | $31.49[4] | $44.47[4] |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $25.83[4] | $40.19[4] | $41.51[4] |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37.31[4] | $44.16[4] | $45.45[4] |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $22.66[4] | $31.98[4] | $53.55[4] |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $24.02[4] | $37.41[4] | $37.98[4] |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $22.19[4] | $32.57[4] | $49.77[4] |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $25.21[4] | $38.18[4] | $46.14[4] |
| Jacksonville, FL | $23.25[4] | $31.45[4] | $42.70[4] |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $25.30[4] | $43.93[4] | $46.80[4] |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $28.57[4] | $36.03[4] | $49.23[4] |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $24.22[4] | $47.72[4] | $63.16[4] |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $23.41[4] | $36.68[4] | $42.62[4] |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $21.63[4] | $28.33[4] | $39.99[4] |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $21.49[4] | $30.97[4] | $37.60[4] |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $29.29[4] | $40.79[4] | $46.42[4] |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $30.82[4] | $38.14[4] | $44.54[4] |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $23.80[4] | $29.48[4] | $36.85[4] |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $29.06[4] | $44.75[4] | $63.52[4] |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $25.56[4] | $37.08[4] | $60.73[4] |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $19.12[4] | $27.59[4] | $51.95[4] |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $23.43[4] | $29.54[4] | $40.50[4] |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $28.27[4] | $36.64[4] | $53.21[4] |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $27.42[4] | $30.06[4] | $37.48[4] |
| Richmond, VA | $21.89[4] | $23.50[4] | $36.23[4] |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $21.83[4] | $33.60[4] | $53.63[4] |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $29.99[4] | $38.39[4] | $55.20[4] |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $23.81[4] | $31.42[4] | $40.48[4] |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $13.96[4] | $28.56[4] | $39.21[4] |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $23.72[4] | $54.56[4] | $71.83[4] |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $29.78[4] | $39.65[4] | $56.95[4] |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $22.54[4] | $31.96[4] | $45.51[4] |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $21.39[4] | $24.32[4] | $38.68[4] |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $24.82[4] | $26.65[4] | $39.43[4] |
Prevailing wage rates compared with the median
On public works, state and city rules set a rate for each trade. The list below gives the millwright rates for Cook County, Illinois, and New York City, with their overtime rules. To compare a rate with the BLS median, find the metro area in the metro table. Keep two points in mind. Each public-works rate is for one classification, and the BLS median covers all millwrights in the area. The public-works schedules are dated 2026, and the BLS medians are for May 2025.
Published prevailing wage rates for millwrights
- Cook County, Illinois prevailing wage for a millwright: $58.51 an hour base and $60.51 for a foreman, posted October 19, 2026.[1]
- In Cook County, Illinois, prevailing wage overtime for a millwright is 1.5 times the base wage after 8 hours on a weekday and for every hour on Saturdays, and 2.0 times for every hour on Sundays and holidays.[1]
- New York City prevailing wage for a millwright: $62.03 an hour plus $59.98 in supplemental benefits, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.[2]
- On New York City public works, a millwright gets time and a half after an 8-hour day and on Saturday, and double time on Sunday.[2]
How much do apprentice millwrights earn?
Public-works schedules also set a rate for each apprentice year. The list below gives the New York City rate for each year of a millwright apprenticeship.
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New York City millwright apprentice prevailing wages, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
- First-year millwright apprentice in New York City: $33.04 an hour plus $39.09 in supplemental benefits, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.[3]
- Second-year millwright apprentice in New York City: $38.89 an hour plus $42.79 in supplemental benefits.[3]
- Third-year millwright apprentice in New York City: $44.74 an hour plus $47.14 in supplemental benefits.[3]
- Fourth-year millwright apprentice in New York City: $56.44 an hour plus $53.90 in supplemental benefits.[3]
Before you move for millwright work
Check these points before you take a job in another state.
- Compare the metro median in the metro table, not only the state figure.
- Ask whether the job is on a public-works or union contract. The prevailing-wage list above gives rates for two places.
- Ask how overtime is paid. The prevailing-wage list above gives the Cook County and New York City rules.
- Ask whether a quoted rate is base pay or a total package. New York City rates add supplemental benefits on top of the wage.
- If you are an apprentice, ask which year you start in. The New York City list above gives a rate for each year.
How to read these figures
BLS gives percentiles for each place. The 10th percentile is the wage that 10 percent of millwrights earn less than. The 90th percentile is the wage that 10 percent earn more than. All BLS figures on this page are for May 2025. A cell that says No published figure has no BLS figure for that place.
Questions and answers
How much does a millwright make a year?
The yearly table gives the national figures. The yearly state table gives them for each state with a figure.
How much does a millwright make in Texas?
Texas is in the state table. For a Texas city, look for its metro area in the metro table.
Do union millwrights earn more?
No source on this page compares union and non-union pay directly. The prevailing-wage list gives public-works rates for Cook County and New York City. Compare a rate with the state or metro median in the tables.
Is a millwright the same as an industrial machinery mechanic?
No. BLS counts millwrights and industrial machinery mechanics as two occupations. The industrial machinery mechanic pay guide gives the wages for that occupation.
Can Werko match me with a US millwright job?
No. Werko matches trades workers in Canada now. You can join the US waitlist on this page.
Sources
- Cook County Prevailing Wage Rates posted on 10/19/2026
Illinois Department of Labor. Retrieved October 31, 2026
- Construction Worker Prevailing Wage Schedule, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Office of the Comptroller, City of New York (Bureau of Labor Law). Retrieved October 31, 2026
- Construction Apprentice Prevailing Wage Schedule, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Office of the Comptroller, City of New York (Bureau of Labor Law). Retrieved October 31, 2026
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 31, 2026