Millwrights Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $98,270 +50.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.24
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $127,760
Employed locally 70
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $82,770
    50th (median)
    $98,270
    75th
    $127,760
    90th
    $127,760

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 123% Median Millwrights salary is 23% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Madison, WI $90,520
    Ann Arbor, MI $90,320

    Nearby metros — Millwrights salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $84,010
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,180
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $80,320
    California $78,810
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $75,710

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,630
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$78,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Modesto, CA is $47.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.80 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Modesto, CA is 50.8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,770.