Millwrights Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $83,180 +27.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.99
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $117,480
Employed locally 1,290
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $62,150
    50th (median)
    $83,180
    75th
    $111,090
    90th
    $117,480

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 94% Median Millwrights salary is 6% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,800
    Rockford, IL $81,490
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,380
    St. Louis, MO-IL $75,990
    Illinois $75,510
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,150

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,940
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$89,540
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,960
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Chicago, IL-IN is $39.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.09 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 27.6% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,150.