Millwrights Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $63,780 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $49,160
90th percentile $80,340
Employed locally 310
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,160
    25th
    $54,620
    50th (median)
    $63,780
    75th
    $72,220
    90th
    $80,340

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 80% Median Millwrights salary is 20% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,700
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $69,350
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $69,050
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,340
    Winston-Salem, NC $65,150

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Charlotte, NC-SC is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.66 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 2.1% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $49,160 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,620.