Millwrights Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $64,810 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.16
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $79,500
Employed locally 40
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $58,780
    50th (median)
    $64,810
    75th
    $74,740
    90th
    $79,500

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 82% Median Millwrights salary is 18% 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
    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
    Erie, PA $65,150
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,740

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,880
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,870
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Harrisburg, PA is $31.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.22 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Harrisburg, PA is 0.6% below 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,780.