Millwrights Salary by State
The national median pay for millwrights is $65,700 a year. By state, it ranges from $50,950 in Oklahoma to $107,540 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,290
- 25th percentile
- $56,390
- Median
- $65,700
- 75th percentile
- $81,500
- Top 10%
- $93,600
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 40,330 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $107,540 | +64% | $61,830 | $145,320 | 340 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $90,230 | +37% | $82,000 | $102,250 | 60 |
| 3 | Michigan | $89,190 | +36% | $58,680 | $97,460 | 2,900 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $82,630 | +26% | $57,530 | $93,280 | 1,220 |
| 5 | Colorado | $81,440 | +24% | $51,000 | $94,420 | 200 |
| 6 | Kansas | $79,690 | +21% | $44,880 | $97,340 | 840 |
| 7 | New York | $79,560 | +21% | $58,750 | $97,200 | 1,000 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $78,570 | +20% | $58,500 | $92,640 | 480 |
| 9 | California | $77,950 | +19% | $49,340 | $127,890 | 2,230 |
| 10 | Indiana | $77,140 | +17% | $48,600 | $95,960 | 1,760 |
| 11 | Alaska | $76,940 | +17% | $54,270 | $92,350 | 300 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $76,810 | +17% | $39,120 | $95,970 | 110 |
| 13 | Washington | $76,490 | +16% | $61,350 | $129,370 | 1,020 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $76,190 | +16% | $62,320 | $87,430 | 80 |
| 15 | Ohio | $73,220 | +11% | $51,880 | $91,760 | 1,930 |
| 16 | Oregon | $70,700 | +8% | $45,470 | $110,450 | 460 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $70,610 | +7% | $48,210 | $86,640 | 1,220 |
| 18 | Maine | $68,220 | +4% | $51,030 | $87,130 | 350 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $67,270 | +2% | $49,120 | $82,910 | 330 |
| 20 | Illinois | $66,640 | +1% | $44,490 | $105,940 | 2,160 |
| 21 | Missouri | $66,480 | +1% | $48,880 | $93,950 | 830 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $66,080 | +1% | $48,300 | $82,450 | 1,080 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $65,220 | −1% | $57,870 | $78,610 | Not published |
| 24 | Idaho | $64,710 | −2% | $57,000 | $77,460 | 410 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $64,410 | −2% | $48,740 | $101,760 | 1,700 |
| 26 | Vermont | $64,180 | −2% | $50,680 | $79,320 | 60 |
| 27 | Nevada | $63,040 | −4% | $58,910 | $92,430 | 150 |
| 28 | Utah | $63,040 | −4% | $47,430 | $84,210 | 220 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $62,990 | −4% | $46,920 | $76,690 | 700 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $62,780 | −4% | $45,320 | $84,270 | 130 |
| 31 | Georgia | $62,760 | −4% | $46,450 | $78,980 | 1,780 |
| 32 | Texas | $62,630 | −5% | $38,510 | $92,490 | 3,540 |
| 33 | Iowa | $62,220 | −5% | $47,050 | $79,710 | 690 |
| 34 | Florida | $62,000 | −6% | $45,700 | $88,820 | 530 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $61,820 | −6% | $50,790 | $74,600 | 240 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $61,810 | −6% | $45,100 | $75,880 | 1,060 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $61,700 | −6% | $40,060 | $83,260 | 950 |
| 38 | Alabama | $61,410 | −7% | $45,300 | $76,070 | 1,400 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $60,750 | −8% | $50,810 | $82,590 | 170 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $60,320 | −8% | $47,480 | $74,510 | 590 |
| 41 | Montana | $60,050 | −9% | $52,120 | $73,890 | 70 |
| 42 | Maryland | $59,220 | −10% | $50,660 | $81,890 | 160 |
| 43 | Delaware | $58,770 | −11% | $40,280 | $110,830 | 90 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $58,280 | −11% | $41,250 | $71,560 | 1,280 |
| 45 | Arizona | $57,380 | −13% | $39,560 | $108,050 | 450 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $56,310 | −14% | $36,640 | $76,140 | 1,140 |
| 47 | Virginia | $51,430 | −22% | $42,730 | $82,010 | 690 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $50,950 | −22% | $50,790 | $72,150 | 510 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Millwrights salary questions
Which state pays millwrights the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $107,540 a year (+64% vs. the national median of $65,700). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays millwrights the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $50,950 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most millwrights work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,540, with a median of $62,630.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.