Millwrights Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $70,540 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.91
10th percentile $48,160
90th percentile $88,650
Employed locally 50
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,160
    25th
    $58,650
    50th (median)
    $70,540
    75th
    $75,770
    90th
    $88,650

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 101% Median Millwrights salary is 1% above 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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,920
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,360
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,220
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,320
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Dayton, OH is $33.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.62 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Dayton, OH is 8.2% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $48,160 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,650.