Millwrights Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $79,890 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.41
10th percentile $47,300
90th percentile $94,290
Employed locally 50
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,300
    25th
    $63,250
    50th (median)
    $79,890
    75th
    $86,020
    90th
    $94,290

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 93% Median Millwrights salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Millwrights

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Modesto, CA $98,270
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Madison, WI $90,520

    Nearby metros — Millwrights salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,020
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $83,240
    Syracuse, NY $78,190
    Albany, GA $74,980
    Glens Falls, NY $71,520
    Rochester, NY $68,720

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,620
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $53,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,340
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,310
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $63,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Albany, NY is $38.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Albany, NY is 22.6% above the national median of $65,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Millwrights in Albany?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $47,300 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,250.