Millwrights Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $62,460 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.03
10th percentile $32,290
90th percentile $97,660
Employed locally 150
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,290
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $62,460
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $97,660

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 64% Median Millwrights salary is 36% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,760
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $66,770
    Sherman-Denison, TX $64,240
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,000
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,920
    Longview, TX $58,600

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Austin, TX is $30.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.95 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Austin, TX is 4.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $32,290 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.