Millwrights Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $73,760 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.46
10th percentile $51,390
90th percentile $93,500
Employed locally 170
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,390
    25th
    $59,940
    50th (median)
    $73,760
    75th
    $83,830
    90th
    $93,500

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 92% Median Millwrights salary is 8% 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
    Cleveland, OH $81,960
    Toledo, OH $81,110
    Lima, OH $80,670
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,700
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $75,710
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $74,930

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,450
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Columbus, OH is $35.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.85 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Columbus, OH is 13.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $51,390 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,940.