Millwrights Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $66,460 +2% vs national
Median hourly $31.95
10th percentile $53,820
90th percentile $106,080
Employed locally 80
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,820
    25th
    $53,820
    50th (median)
    $66,460
    75th
    $66,460
    90th
    $106,080

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 106% Median Millwrights salary is 6% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,180
    Rockford, IL $81,490
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,380
    St. Louis, MO-IL $75,990
    Illinois $75,510

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,830
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,880
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $70,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,220
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,040
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Decatur, IL is $31.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.20 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Decatur, IL is 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $53,820 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,820.