Millwrights Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $64,660 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.09
10th percentile $50,050
90th percentile $77,760
Employed locally 160
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,050
    25th
    $57,540
    50th (median)
    $64,660
    75th
    $76,840
    90th
    $77,760

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 78% Median Millwrights salary is 22% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,020
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $84,550
    Fort Wayne, IN $84,130
    New Mexico $82,520
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,890

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,630
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,670
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,190
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Omaha, NE-IA is $31.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.91 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 0.8% below 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $50,050 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,540.