Millwrights Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $57,070 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.44
10th percentile $30,400
90th percentile $81,790
Employed locally 50
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,400
    25th
    $49,400
    50th (median)
    $57,070
    75th
    $73,630
    90th
    $81,790

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 89% Median Millwrights salary is 11% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,760
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $66,770
    Sherman-Denison, TX $64,240
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,000
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,460
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,920

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,490
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,740
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,000
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Waco, TX is $27.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Waco, TX is 12.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $30,400 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,400.