Millwrights Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $60,340 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $52,130
90th percentile $77,240
Employed locally 40
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,130
    25th
    $52,130
    50th (median)
    $60,340
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $77,240

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 63% Median Millwrights salary is 37% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,340
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,090

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85,060
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$77,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67,200
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Trenton, NJ is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.80 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Trenton, NJ is 7.4% below 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $52,130 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,130.