Millwrights Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $58,980 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $47,920
90th percentile $82,200
Employed locally 210
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,920
    25th
    $56,200
    50th (median)
    $58,980
    75th
    $72,560
    90th
    $82,200

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 80% Median Millwrights salary is 20% 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
    Lebanon, PA $74,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,340
    Erie, PA $65,150
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,810

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,930
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Pittsburgh, PA is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.50 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 9.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $47,920 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,200.