Millwrights Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $40,080 -38.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.27
10th percentile $33,930
90th percentile $89,110
Employed locally 160
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,930
    25th
    $40,080
    50th (median)
    $40,080
    75th
    $57,140
    90th
    $89,110

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 57% Median Millwrights salary is 43% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,180
    Rockford, IL $81,490
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,380
    St. Louis, MO-IL $75,990
    Illinois $75,510

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,200
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,530
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $66,890
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Peoria, IL is $19.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.16 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Peoria, IL is 38.5% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $33,930 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,080.