Millwrights Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $60,900 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $50,500
90th percentile $78,220
Employed locally 60
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,500
    25th
    $52,730
    50th (median)
    $60,900
    75th
    $75,570
    90th
    $78,220

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 79% Median Millwrights salary is 21% 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
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $87,480
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,600
    California $78,810
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $76,100
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $75,710
    Indiana $75,710

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,230
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,570
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73,610
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,830
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.61 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 6.6% below 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $50,500 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,730.