Millwrights Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $60,300 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $47,550
90th percentile $75,720
Employed locally 90
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,550
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $60,300
    75th
    $61,170
    90th
    $75,720

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 72% Median Millwrights salary is 28% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,810

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,930
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,770
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,250
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Lancaster, PA is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.29 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Lancaster, PA is 7.5% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $47,550 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.