Millwrights Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $51,280 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $38,820
90th percentile $69,250
Employed locally 120
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,820
    25th
    $50,640
    50th (median)
    $51,280
    75th
    $63,140
    90th
    $69,250

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 77% Median Millwrights salary is 23% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,340
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,980
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,760
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Augusta, GA-SC is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.80 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 21.3% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $38,820 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,640.