Millwrights Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $83,240 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.02
10th percentile $59,430
90th percentile $89,680
Employed locally 240
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,430
    25th
    $66,330
    50th (median)
    $83,240
    75th
    $87,750
    90th
    $89,680

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 118% Median Millwrights salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,020
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,890
    Syracuse, NY $78,190
    Albany, GA $74,980
    Glens Falls, NY $71,520
    Rochester, NY $68,720

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,570
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,160
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Buffalo, NY is $40.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.39 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Buffalo, NY is 27.7% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $59,430 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,330.