Millwrights Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $67,240 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.33
10th percentile $49,740
90th percentile $83,370
Employed locally 280
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,740
    25th
    $64,770
    50th (median)
    $67,240
    75th
    $82,000
    90th
    $83,370

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 84% Median Millwrights salary is 16% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $90,320
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $84,550
    Saginaw, MI $83,920
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $83,860
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,800
    Michigan $83,240

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,870
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,920
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,060
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Grand Rapids, MI is $32.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.55 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 3.2% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $49,740 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,770.