Millwrights Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $65,470 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.48
10th percentile $48,530
90th percentile $77,350
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,530
    25th
    $60,770
    50th (median)
    $65,470
    75th
    $75,490
    90th
    $77,350

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 58% Median Millwrights salary is 42% 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
    Madison, WI $90,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,140
    Lima, OH $80,670
    Maryland $71,760
    Worcester, MA $70,570
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $69,350

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $88,090
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $77,600
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,170
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $72,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Boston, MA-NH is $31.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Boston, MA-NH is 0.5% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $48,530 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,770.