Millwrights Salary in Michigan

Millwrightss in Michigan have a median annual salary of $89,190, which works out to about $42.88 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $74,610 to $92,300, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Millwrights pay in Michigan at a glance

Median annual salary

$89,190

Median hourly wage

$42.88/hr

Average annual salary

$82,820

Average hourly wage

$39.82/hr

25th percentile

$74,610

75th percentile

$92,300

10th percentile

$58,680

90th percentile

$97,460

People employed

2,900

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid millwrights roles in Michigan.

10th percentile
$58,680
25th percentile
$74,610
Median percentile
$89,190
75th percentile
$92,300
90th percentile
$97,460

Michigan vs U.S. salary

The median salary for millwrights roles in Michigan is about 35.8% above the U.S. median of $65,700 for the same occupation.

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How much does a millwrights make in Michigan?

Half of millwrights roles in Michigan report earning more than $89,190 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $82,820 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $74,610 and a quarter are above $92,300, so most millwrights pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect millwrights pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.