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Millwrights Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Millwrights make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$66,640
Median Annual Salary
▼
-11.7% vs 2024
$70,530
Mean Salary
$66,640
Median Salary
$32.04
Hourly Rate
2,160 people work as Millwrights in Illinois
Millwrights salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Millwrights in Illinois earn a median salary of $66,640 per year ($5,553/month).
This is 2.5% below the national average of $68,329.
Illinois ranks #20 out of 48 states for Millwrights pay.
Approximately 2,160 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 11.7% 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 Illinois range from $44,490 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $105,940 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,620 and $85,150.
Median $66,640
P10: $44,490P25: $49,620P75: $85,150P90: $105,940
10th
$44,490
25th
$49,620
Median
$66,640
75th
$85,150
90th
$105,940
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,490
$21.39
$3,707
25th Percentile
$49,620
$23.86
$4,135
Median (50th)
$66,640
$32.04
$5,553
75th Percentile
$85,150
$40.94
$7,095
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$105,940
$50.93
$8,828
Note: The mean (average) salary of $70,530 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Millwrights in Illinois is $66,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $70,530.
What is the salary range for a Millwrights in Illinois?
Salaries for Millwrights in Illinois range from $44,490 at the 10th percentile to $105,940 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,620 and $85,150.
What is the starting salary for a Millwrights in Illinois?
Entry-level Millwrights positions in Illinois typically start around $44,490 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,620 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Millwrights in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,160 people are employed as Millwrights in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Millwrights in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Millwrights in Illinois is approximately $32.04 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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