Millwrights Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $80,980 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.93
10th percentile $48,710
90th percentile $89,940
Employed locally 60
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,710
    25th
    $57,890
    50th (median)
    $80,980
    75th
    $89,940
    90th
    $89,940

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 130% Median Millwrights salary is 30% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,700
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $74,930
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $71,510
    Sandusky, OH $66,190
    Kentucky $65,520
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,520

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,860
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,140
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $49,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Bowling Green, KY is $38.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.37 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Bowling Green, KY is 24.3% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $48,710 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,890.