Millwrights Salary in Illinois
Millwrights in Illinois earn a median of $66,640 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($65,700)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,490; the top 10% earn over $105,940. Nationally the range is $46,290 to $93,600.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,720 median in Illinois
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$133,690 median in Illinois
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$79,320 median in Illinois
Millwrights pay in Illinois
How much do millwrights make in Illinois?
The median is $66,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,490 and the top 10% earn over $105,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for millwrights?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 48 (+1% vs. the national median of $65,700). Living costs are not included.