Millwrights Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $80,400 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.66
10th percentile $59,060
90th percentile $84,090
Employed locally 90
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,060
    25th
    $73,570
    50th (median)
    $80,400
    75th
    $83,020
    90th
    $84,090

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 96% Median Millwrights salary is 4% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Madison, WI $90,520
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,800
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Green Bay, WI $81,710
    Wichita, KS $78,520

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,980
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,000
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Appleton, WI is $38.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.03 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Appleton, WI is 23.4% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $59,060 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,570.