Millwrights
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans.
SOC Code: 49-9044 | Category: Mechanical & Maintenance
National Median Salary
$65,170
$31.33/hr
Total Employment
40,660
10-Year Growth
+5.4%
Top-Paying State
Michigan ($83,240)
+5.4% projected growth
Faster than average (national avg: +4%, +1.4pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$45,100 (entry)$65,170 (median)$93,740 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$10,265 total
Best States for Millwrights
See full rankings →State Rankings
| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MichiganMI | $83,240 |
| 2 | New MexicoNM | $82,520 |
| 3 | CaliforniaCA | $78,810 |
| 4 | New YorkNY | $78,760 |
| 5 | WisconsinWI | $76,730 |
| 6 | WashingtonWA | $76,300 |
| 7 | ColoradoCO | $75,850 |
| 8 | IndianaIN | $75,710 |
| 9 | MissouriMO | $75,710 |
| 10 | ConnecticutCT | $75,560 |
About Millwrights
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans.
Millwrights Salary by State
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