Millwrights Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $55,870 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.86
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $77,270
Employed locally 80
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $42,370
    50th (median)
    $55,870
    75th
    $67,930
    90th
    $77,270

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 68% Median Millwrights salary is 32% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,890
    Wisconsin $76,730
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $68,440
    Tuscaloosa, AL $64,300

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,300
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $61,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Charleston, SC is $26.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Charleston, SC is 14.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,370.