Millwrights Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $90,520 +38.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.52
10th percentile $65,150
90th percentile $116,240
Employed locally 40
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,150
    25th
    $76,910
    50th (median)
    $90,520
    75th
    $94,840
    90th
    $116,240

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 104% Median Millwrights salary is 4% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $90,320

    Nearby metros — Millwrights salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,800
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Green Bay, WI $81,710
    Appleton, WI $80,400
    Wichita, KS $78,520

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,080
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,280
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,090
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Madison, WI is $43.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.27 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Madison, WI is 38.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $65,150 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,910.