Millwrights Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $75,150 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.13
10th percentile $48,800
90th percentile $128,720
Employed locally 140
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,800
    25th
    $61,300
    50th (median)
    $75,150
    75th
    $104,800
    90th
    $128,720

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $69,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Sacramento, CA is $36.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.20 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Sacramento, CA is 15.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $48,800 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,300.