Millwrights pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,020 or more. The middle half of millwrights in Washington earn between $51,620 and $62,030.
- $52K10th
- $52K25th
- $55KMedian
- $62K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,940 | $5,078 | $29.30 |
| Median | $55,430 | $4,619 | $26.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,620 | $4,302 | $24.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,030 | $5,169 | $29.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Millwrights pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Millwrights in Washington earn 13% less than the U.S. average ($69,780). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $65,700.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $60,940 | $55,430 | $51,620 | $82,020 | n/a |
| United States | $69,780 | $65,700 | $46,290 | $93,600 | 40,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Millwrights salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $60,940, a single filer in Washington takes home about $48,631 a year, or $4,053 a month and $1,870 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,240 | $4,103 |
| Working in DC | $48,631 | $4,053 |
| Working in MD | $48,462 | $4,039 |
| Working in VA | $48,455 | $4,038 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for millwrights? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $60,940 buys what about $55,968 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Millwrights salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$70,970
- York, PA$69,770
- Richmond, VA$54,400
- Harrisburg, PA$65,150
- Lancaster, PA$63,110
- Lebanon, PA$70,690
Highest-paying cities for millwrights
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,030).
- San Francisco, CA$104,030
- Kennewick, WA$102,810
- New York, NY$95,250
- Los Angeles, CA$92,470
- Seattle, WA$89,800
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Millwrights salary in Washington: questions
How much do millwrights make an hour in Washington?
$29.30 an hour on average, and $26.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level millwrights salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the millwrights take-home pay in Washington?
About $48,631 a year ($4,053 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,940.
Do millwrights earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($69,780).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9044; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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