Millwrights Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $52,190 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.09
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $66,310
Employed locally 30
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $48,460
    50th (median)
    $52,190
    75th
    $58,450
    90th
    $66,310

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 83% Median Millwrights salary is 17% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $83,240
    Michigan $83,240
    Albany, GA $74,980
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $72,620
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $72,370

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$61,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,180
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$28,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$50,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Athens, GA is $25.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.88 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Athens, GA is 19.9% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,460.