Millwrights Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $110,830 +70.1% vs national
Median hourly $53.29
10th percentile $40,780
90th percentile $146,310
Employed locally 410
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,780
    25th
    $70,060
    50th (median)
    $110,830
    75th
    $127,320
    90th
    $146,310

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 83% Median Millwrights salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Millwrights

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Modesto, CA $98,270
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Madison, WI $90,520
    Ann Arbor, MI $90,320

    Nearby metros — Millwrights salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $75,710

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $74,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $100,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $76,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,720
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $86,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in San Francisco, CA is $53.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.83 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in San Francisco, CA is 70.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $40,780 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,060.