Millwrights Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $64,300 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $50,470
90th percentile $81,960
Employed locally 140
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,470
    25th
    $63,200
    50th (median)
    $64,300
    75th
    $67,690
    90th
    $81,960

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 107% Median Millwrights salary is 7% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $83,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,890
    California $78,810
    Albany, GA $74,980

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,540
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,980
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,240
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Tuscaloosa, AL is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.85 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 1.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $50,470 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,200.