Millwrights Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $83,800 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.29
10th percentile $59,440
90th percentile $93,570
Employed locally 170
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,440
    25th
    $71,580
    50th (median)
    $83,800
    75th
    $93,560
    90th
    $93,570

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 110% Median Millwrights salary is 10% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Madison, WI $90,520
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Green Bay, WI $81,710
    Appleton, WI $80,400
    Wichita, KS $78,520

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Milwaukee, WI is $40.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.42 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Milwaukee, WI is 28.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $59,440 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,580.