Millwrights Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $68,720 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.04
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $81,660
Employed locally 40
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $55,540
    50th (median)
    $68,720
    75th
    $80,220
    90th
    $81,660

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 92% Median Millwrights salary is 8% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,020
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $83,240
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,890
    Syracuse, NY $78,190
    Albany, GA $74,980
    Glens Falls, NY $71,520

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,860
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,440
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,820
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Rochester, NY is $33.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.85 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Rochester, NY is 5.4% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,540.