Millwrights Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $65,150 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $31.32
10th percentile $37,670
90th percentile $85,180
Employed locally 80
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,670
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $65,150
    75th
    $65,150
    90th
    $85,180

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    Lebanon, PA $74,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,340
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,810
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,740

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,160
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,440
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,560
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,260
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Erie, PA is $31.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.16 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Erie, PA is 0% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $37,670 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.