Millwrights Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $82,570 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.70
10th percentile $57,490
90th percentile $85,670
Employed locally 90
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,490
    25th
    $81,660
    50th (median)
    $82,570
    75th
    $85,670
    90th
    $85,670

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 116% Median Millwrights salary is 16% above 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $90,320
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $84,550
    Saginaw, MI $83,920
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $83,860
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,800
    Michigan $83,240

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,750
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,560
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,150
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,340
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Lansing, MI is $39.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.60 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Lansing, MI is 26.7% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $57,490 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,660.