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The average salary for a Millwright in U.S. is $64,310.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $64,310

$43,160$82,700

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $30.92

$20.75$39.76

What does a Millwright earn?

On average, millwrights earn around $64,310 per year in the U.S. Millwrights install and maintain specialised mechanical equipment. They can work in a variety of industries such as mining, engineering, or manufacturing. Millwrights also carry out repairs and calibrations on machinery and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

How to earn more as a Millwright

To become a Millwright, you'll need to have either a diploma or a degree in industrial maintenance or engineering. You might also consider a degree apprenticeship to gain practical on-the-job experience. To get a higher pay scale, you could move into a specific area that requires enhanced skills, such as welding and fabrication, or become a supervisor or manager in the industry. Alternatively, you could also work independently or establish your own millright maintenance business.