Millwrights Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $70,050 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.68
10th percentile $57,030
90th percentile $125,660
Employed locally 40
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,030
    25th
    $65,260
    50th (median)
    $70,050
    75th
    $103,330
    90th
    $125,660

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 86% Median Millwrights salary is 14% 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
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,020
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,140
    Fort Wayne, IN $84,130
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $83,860

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,470
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,630
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,800
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $77,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Bellingham, WA is $33.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.32 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Bellingham, WA is 7.5% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $57,030 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,260.