Millwrights Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Illinois
Millwrights in Illinois earn a median salary of $65,771 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.9% vs the national median of $65,170. An estimated 1,770 millwrights are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $40,080 to $83,180 depending on location.
$65,771
Avg median salary in Illinois
$83,180
Highest paying metro
$40,080
Lowest paying metro
1,770
Employed in Illinois
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Millwrights salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $83,180 | $62,150 | $111,090 | 1,290 |
| Rockford, IL | $81,490 | $72,710 | $81,490 | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois | $77,380 | $51,450 | $92,700 | 40 |
| Decatur, IL | $66,460 | $53,820 | $66,460 | 80 |
| West Central Illinois | $60,400 | $46,630 | $73,470 | 80 |
| East Central Illinois | $51,410 | $51,410 | $73,470 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $40,080 | $40,080 | $57,140 | 160 |