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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?
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Millwright Apprentice | $55,508 /yr |
Millwright | $64,755 /yr |
Millwright Supervisor | $68,990 /yr |
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).
For Millwright in United States
1 | McDermott | $70,795 | |
2 | ArcelorMittal | $68,519 | |
3 | General Motors (GM) | $67,714 | |
4 | United States Steel | $63,031 | |
5 | WestRock | $62,918 | |
6 | EVRAZ North America | $62,823 | |
7 | Fluor | $62,603 | |
8 | Sierra Pacific Industries | $61,913 | |
9 | Universal Plant Service | $61,880 | |
10 | Precision Industrial Contractors | $61,576 |
For Millwright Apprentice
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Millwright Apprentice | $55,508 /yr |
Millwright | $64,755 /yr |
Millwright Supervisor | $68,990 /yr |
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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.
3% Lower than other industries
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Millwright are McDermott and Universal Plant Service.
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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.