Millwrights Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $68,340 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.86
10th percentile $49,300
90th percentile $107,140
Employed locally 240
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,300
    25th
    $63,720
    50th (median)
    $68,340
    75th
    $83,620
    90th
    $107,140

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 72% Median Millwrights salary is 28% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $90,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,020
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $84,550
    Fort Wayne, IN $84,130
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $83,860
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,110

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,760
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $67,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Portland, OR-WA is $32.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.21 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Portland, OR-WA is 4.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $49,300 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,720.