Millwrights Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $68,970 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.16
10th percentile $49,680
90th percentile $82,880
Employed locally 40
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,680
    25th
    $68,970
    50th (median)
    $68,970
    75th
    $82,760
    90th
    $82,880

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 91% Median Millwrights salary is 9% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Madison, WI $90,520
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,800
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Green Bay, WI $81,710
    Appleton, WI $80,400

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $53,000
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,050
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,750
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Wausau, WI is $33.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.78 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Wausau, WI is 5.8% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $49,680 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,970.