Millwrights Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $67,760 +4% vs national
Median hourly $32.58
10th percentile $44,140
90th percentile $120,190
Employed locally 800
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,140
    25th
    $57,710
    50th (median)
    $67,760
    75th
    $85,420
    90th
    $120,190

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $66,770
    Sherman-Denison, TX $64,240
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,000
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,460
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,920
    Longview, TX $58,600

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Houston, TX is $32.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.77 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Houston, TX is 4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $44,140 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,710.