Millwrights Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $80,320 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.62
10th percentile $50,610
90th percentile $80,320
Employed locally 130
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,610
    25th
    $60,130
    50th (median)
    $80,320
    75th
    $80,320
    90th
    $80,320

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 119% Median Millwrights salary is 19% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Modesto, CA $98,270
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $84,010
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,180
    California $78,810
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $75,710

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Bakersfield, CA is $38.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.57 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Bakersfield, CA is 23.2% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $50,610 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,130.