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Millwrights Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Millwrights make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,950
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.1% vs 2024
$84,220
Mean Salary
$77,950
Median Salary
$37.48
Hourly Rate
2,230 people work as Millwrights in California
Millwrights salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Millwrights in California earn a median salary of $77,950 per year ($6,495/month).
This is 14.1% above the national average of $68,329.
California ranks #9 out of 48 states for Millwrights pay.
Approximately 2,230 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 1.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Millwrights
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Installation
3.75
Equipment Maintenance
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.62
Troubleshooting
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.74
Mathematics
4.12
Design
3.79
Building and Construction
3.67
English Language
3.62
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.5% of workers)
Salaries for Millwrights in California range from $49,340 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $127,890 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,310 and $109,190.
The median annual salary for Millwrights in California is $77,950 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $84,220.
What is the salary range for a Millwrights in California?
Salaries for Millwrights in California range from $49,340 at the 10th percentile to $127,890 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,310 and $109,190.
What is the starting salary for a Millwrights in California?
Entry-level Millwrights positions in California typically start around $49,340 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Millwrights in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,230 people are employed as Millwrights in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Millwrights in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Millwrights in California is approximately $37.48 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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