Millwrights Salary in Syracuse, NY

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

Median annual salary $78,190 +20% vs national
Median hourly $37.59
10th percentile $40,370
90th percentile $79,890
Employed locally 30
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,370
    25th
    $61,100
    50th (median)
    $78,190
    75th
    $78,760
    90th
    $79,890

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 106% Median Millwrights salary is 6% above 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
    Albany, GA $74,980
    Glens Falls, NY $71,520
    Rochester, NY $68,720

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,550
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Syracuse, NY is $37.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.41 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Syracuse, NY is 20% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $40,370 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,100.