Millwrights Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $75,710 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.40
10th percentile $57,680
90th percentile $93,520
Employed locally 420
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,680
    25th
    $71,420
    50th (median)
    $75,710
    75th
    $81,830
    90th
    $93,520

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 98% Median Millwrights salary is 2% 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
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $84,550
    Fort Wayne, IN $84,130
    Saginaw, MI $83,920
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,180
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,110

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,100
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Indianapolis, IN is $36.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.14 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Indianapolis, IN is 16.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $57,680 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,420.