Millwrights Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $86,020 +32% vs national
Median hourly $41.36
10th percentile $47,500
90th percentile $117,260
Employed locally 360
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,500
    25th
    $70,920
    50th (median)
    $86,020
    75th
    $94,360
    90th
    $117,260

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 88% Median Millwrights salary is 12% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $83,240
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,890
    Syracuse, NY $78,190
    Albany, GA $74,980
    Glens Falls, NY $71,520
    Rochester, NY $68,720

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,900
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $91,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,090
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,920
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $72,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in New York, NY-NJ is $41.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.52 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in New York, NY-NJ is 32% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $47,500 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,920.