Millwrights Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $81,600 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.23
10th percentile $52,440
90th percentile $100,620
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,440
    25th
    $65,740
    50th (median)
    $81,600
    75th
    $81,610
    90th
    $100,620

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,140
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    New Mexico $82,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,170
    Wisconsin $76,730

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,690
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $71,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Denver, CO is $39.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.51 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Denver, CO is 25.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $52,440 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,740.