Millwrights Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $67,200 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.31
10th percentile $40,110
90th percentile $105,590
Employed locally 240
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,110
    25th
    $58,460
    50th (median)
    $67,200
    75th
    $88,930
    90th
    $105,590

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Modesto, CA $98,270
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $84,010
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,180
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $80,320
    California $78,810

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Riverside, CA is $32.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.63 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Riverside, CA is 3.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $40,110 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,460.