Millwrights Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,380 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.20
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $97,960
Employed locally 40
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $51,450
    50th (median)
    $77,380
    75th
    $92,700
    90th
    $97,960

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $75,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,840
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Northwest Illinois is $37.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.09 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Northwest Illinois is 18.7% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,450.