Millwrights Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $78,520 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.75
10th percentile $50,920
90th percentile $85,540
Employed locally 180
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,920
    25th
    $60,700
    50th (median)
    $78,520
    75th
    $85,520
    90th
    $85,540

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 114% Median Millwrights salary is 14% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $75,870
    Topeka, KS $70,240
    Jacksonville, FL $63,530
    Jackson, TN $59,670
    Jackson, MS $46,780

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,500
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,660
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,530
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Wichita, KS is $37.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.78 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Wichita, KS is 20.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $50,920 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,700.