Millwrights Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $66,360 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.91
10th percentile $43,210
90th percentile $74,320
Employed locally 450
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,210
    25th
    $57,050
    50th (median)
    $66,360
    75th
    $70,620
    90th
    $74,320

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 95% Median Millwrights salary is 5% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $83,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,890
    California $78,810
    Albany, GA $74,980

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,000
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,690
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,310
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,970
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $54,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Birmingham, AL is $31.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.37 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Birmingham, AL is 1.8% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $43,210 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,050.