How much does a Millwright make?

Updated Nov 28, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$54K - $78K/yr
Base Pay
$51K - $72K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $6K/yr

$65K

/yr
$54K$78K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Millwright is $64,755 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $60,800 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,956 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $54K-$78K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Millwright Apprentice

$55,508 /yr
Millwright Apprentice
$64,755 /yr
Millwright
$68,990 /yr
Millwright Supervisor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Millwright Apprentice?

Job TitleSalary
Millwright Apprentice$55,508 /yr
Millwright$64,755 /yr
Millwright Supervisor$68,990 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Millwright in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Millwright in United States. Employers include McDermott, ArcelorMittal and General Motors (GM).

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McDermott
McDermott
$70,795/yr
497 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Millwright in United States

1McDermott$70,795
2ArcelorMittal$68,519
3General Motors (GM)$67,714
4United States Steel$63,031
5WestRock$62,918
6EVRAZ North America$62,823
7Fluor$62,603
8Sierra Pacific Industries$61,913
9Universal Plant Service$61,880
10Precision Industrial Contractors$61,576
Total Pay Trajectory

For Millwright Apprentice

$55,508 /yr
Millwright Apprentice
$64,755 /yr
Millwright
$68,990 /yr
Millwright Supervisor
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Millwright Apprentice?

Job TitleSalary
Millwright Apprentice$55,508 /yr
Millwright$64,755 /yr
Millwright Supervisor$68,990 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Millwright at different companies?

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United States Steel
3.5
MillwrightSee 29 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr
Aerotek
3.4
MillwrightSee 28 salaries from all locations

$59,164

 / yr
Industrial Trade Services
5
MillwrightSee 18 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Georgia-Pacific
3.6
MillwrightSee 16 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Hampton Lumber
3.7
MillwrightSee 15 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
Weyerhaeuser
3.7
MillwrightSee 15 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Turner Industries
3.7
MillwrightSee 13 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr

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Trillium Staffing
3.6
MillwrightSee 11 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Universal Plant Service
3.6
MillwrightSee 11 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Datrose
3.1
MillwrightSee 9 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
WestRock
3.5
MillwrightSee 9 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr
Precision Industrial Contractors
3
MillwrightSee 9 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Signature Labor Services
4
MillwrightSee 8 salaries from all locations

$26

 / hr
Zachry Group
3.8
MillwrightSee 8 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Fluor
4
MillwrightSee 8 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr
Sierra Pacific Industries
3.6
MillwrightSee 7 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Interfor
3.4
MillwrightSee 7 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Atlantic Plant Maintenance
4.2
MillwrightSee 6 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
Hood Industries
4
MillwrightSee 6 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
Canfor
3.7
MillwrightSee 6 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
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Millwright Salaries

Job TitleSalary
United States Steel Millwright salaries - 29 salaries reported$30/hr
Aerotek Millwright salaries - 28 salaries reported$59,164/yr
Industrial Trade Services Millwright salaries - 18 salaries reported$28/hr
Georgia-Pacific Millwright salaries - 16 salaries reported$28/hr
Hampton Lumber Millwright salaries - 15 salaries reported$27/hr
Weyerhaeuser Millwright salaries - 15 salaries reported$29/hr
Turner Industries Millwright salaries - 13 salaries reported$28/hr
Trillium Staffing Millwright salaries - 11 salaries reported$28/hr
Universal Plant Service Millwright salaries - 11 salaries reported$29/hr
Datrose Millwright salaries - 9 salaries reported$28/hr
WestRock Millwright salaries - 9 salaries reported$30/hr
Precision Industrial Contractors Millwright salaries - 9 salaries reported$29/hr
Signature Labor Services Millwright salaries - 8 salaries reported$26/hr
Zachry Group Millwright salaries - 8 salaries reported$29/hr
Fluor Millwright salaries - 8 salaries reported$30/hr
Sierra Pacific Industries Millwright salaries - 7 salaries reported$29/hr
Interfor Millwright salaries - 7 salaries reported$29/hr
Atlantic Plant Maintenance Millwright salaries - 6 salaries reported$27/hr
Hood Industries Millwright salaries - 6 salaries reported$27/hr
Canfor Millwright salaries - 6 salaries reported$29/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Millwright in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Millwright in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $66,338, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $61,462, Agriculture with a median total pay of $59,989, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $58,399, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $58,296.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$66,338

    9% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$61,462

    2% Higher than other industries

  • AgricultureAgriculture$59,989

    1% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$58,399

    3% Lower than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$58,296

    3% Lower than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Millwright are McDermott and Universal Plant Service.

McDermottMcDermott$70,795/yr

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Sheet Metal Worker

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$101,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Millwright

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$33

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Millwright

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$30

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

10-14 years
4 days ago
Millworker

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$20

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

4-6 years
4 days ago
Sheet Metal Worker

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$2,251

/hr

$16 | $2K

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Millwright

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$41

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

15+ years
4 days ago
Mill Worker

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$15

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

4-6 years
4 days ago
Millwright

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$34

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

4-6 years
4 days ago
Millwright

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$23

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

15+ years
4 days ago

Millwright pay FAQ

The average salary for a Millwright is $64,755 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1022 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Millwright employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Millwright in United States is $77,923 per year.

The lowest salary for a Millwright in United States is $54,035 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Millwright or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Millwright.

Millwrights are paid salaries similar to that of other skilled tradespeople including welders, cutters, plumbers, tool makers, and medical equipment repairers. Millwrights who work in the manufacturing or construction sectors generally earn higher pay than those who work for in commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance roles. Millwright pay generally raises with seniority and experience.

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According to anonymous Glassdoor ratings, 71% of millwrights are satisfied with their salaries. An associate's degree in industrial mechanics or a four-year apprenticeship coupled with several years of experience is required for millwrights to reach the median annual salary.

As a millwright, your pay can range between a low of $45,940.47 and $91,921.05 relative to your experience level, with an estimated total income of $64,750.86 after eight or more years of experience in the field. An experienced industrial mechanic may attain a master mechanic designation or be promoted to a supervisor position to earn a higher-than-average salary.

Interested in advancing in your career as a millwright? While you can begin your industrial mechanic career with as little as a high school diploma or even a GED, best practices are to either earn an Associate in Industrial Maintenance Technology degree or enroll in a formal apprenticeship training program. Workforce development and certification programs can also improve your prospects, including those offered by the National Center for Construction Education & Research and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters/Millwrights. Earning a bachelor's degree in industrial mechanics and information technology is the best way to propel your salary as a millwright to the highest level.

Your salary as a millwright is determined by your education and experience. If you receive a job offer and would like to negotiate a higher salary, support your salary request by emphasizing your unique strengths and specialized skills including any advanced certifications or degrees you may possess. Before salary negotiations with a current employer, compile a list of achievements and contributions you've brought to the company that supports your case for a higher salary, asking for 10% to 20% more than the offer. Argue that you know that your unique skill set is sought after by other employers who are willing to pay more.

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