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Millwright apprentice salary

Average millwright apprentice salary

$38,502

$18.51 hourly rate

Entry-level millwright apprentice salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Millwright Apprentice Salary

The millwright apprentice salary varies by location, experience, and industry. In the United States, the average salary is approximately $38,502 per year, or about $19 per hour. Factors influencing this salary include geographic location, with certain states offering higher wages due to demand for skilled labor. For instance, states such as California, Texas, and New York typically report higher salaries for millwright apprentices.

Moreover, experience plays a crucial role in salary growth. Apprentices can expect to see salary increases as they gain skills and complete their training. Entry-level positions may start lower, but with time and expertise, apprentices can transition into higher-paying roles within the industry.

Where Can Millwright Apprentices Earn More?

To maximize your earning potential, consider relocating to states with higher average salaries for millwright apprentices. Additionally, pursuing specialized training can open doors to advanced positions that command higher salaries. The demand for skilled tradespeople remains strong, making this an opportune time for aspiring millwrights to enter the field.

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Columbus, OH$43,914
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Northern Star Industries$45,019
Aerotek$36,373

Millwright apprentice salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a millwright apprentice typically falls between $38,502 and $62,916.
zippia
$38,502yearly
glassdoor[1]
$52,420yearly
comparably[2]
$62,916yearly
Salary.com[3]
$40,455yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$44,056yearly
SalaryExpert[5]
$55,047yearly

Average millwright apprentice salary by state

The average millwright apprentice salary in Delaware, Connecticut, and New Hampshire are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average millwright apprentice salary states are Mississippi, Florida, and Kentucky.

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Highest paying states for millwright apprentices

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$51,853$24.93
2Nevada$49,952$24.02
3Alaska$44,417$21.35
4Delaware$52,213$25.10
5Ohio$40,756$19.59
6Washington$46,549$22.38
7New Hampshire$50,363$24.21
8Wisconsin$41,877$20.13
9Nebraska$39,529$19.00
10South Dakota$39,732$19.10
11Michigan$40,787$19.61
12Utah$38,719$18.61
13Indiana$37,369$17.97
14Maine$40,319$19.38
15Colorado$39,857$19.16
16Minnesota$42,553$20.46
17California$47,024$22.61
18New York$44,890$21.58
19Rhode Island$39,647$19.06
20Arizona$38,240$18.38
21Wyoming$39,325$18.91
22Virginia$38,834$18.67
23Pennsylvania$38,847$18.68
24Missouri$38,728$18.62
25Montana$36,387$17.49
26Hawaii$41,132$19.77
27Massachusetts$40,197$19.33
28Idaho$36,631$17.61
29Iowa$35,624$17.13
30Tennessee$34,894$16.78
31Louisiana$35,020$16.84
32Oklahoma$35,611$17.12
33Vermont$38,897$18.70
34Texas$36,020$17.32
35Alabama$34,810$16.74
36South Carolina$34,745$16.70
37New Mexico$35,609$17.12
38District of Columbia$39,697$19.09
39Georgia$36,227$17.42
40Maryland$36,527$17.56
41New Jersey$37,284$17.93
42Oregon$35,400$17.02
43Mississippi$32,465$15.61
44Illinois$35,193$16.92
45North Carolina$29,012$13.95
46West Virginia$34,370$16.52
47Arkansas$31,491$15.14
48Florida$31,708$15.24
49Kentucky$31,544$15.17
50North Dakota$33,433$16.07
51Kansas$27,099$13.03

Highest paying cities for millwright apprentices

The highest-paying cities for millwright apprentices are Rochester, NY, Saint Louis, MO, and Houston, TX.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Rochester, NY$43,914$21.11
2Saint Louis, MO$39,032$18.77
3Houston, TX$36,256$17.43
4Springfield, OR$35,619$17.12
5Des Moines, IA$35,336$16.99
6Jacksonville, FL$31,833$15.30
7Russellville, AR$31,512$15.15
8Wichita, KS$26,906$12.94

Millwright apprentice salary details

A millwright apprentice's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average millwright apprentice salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a millwright apprentice's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$49,000$4,083$24
75th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
Average$38,502$3,209$19
25th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying millwright apprentice jobs

The highest paying types of millwright apprentices are millwright supervisor, construction millwright, and precision millwright.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Millwright$51,177$4,265$24.60102,942
Apprentice$37,107$3,092$17.8413,014

Top companies hiring millwright apprentices now:

  1. Mortenson jobs (4)
  2. Fluor Corporation jobs (12)
  3. United States Steel jobs (9)
  4. Boise Cascade jobs (5)
  5. Northrop Grumman jobs (3)

Which companies pay millwright apprentices the most?

Millwright apprentice salaries at Northern Star Industries and West Fraser are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average millwright apprentice salary at companies like Tradesmen International and Rosboro are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Northern Star Industries$45,019$21.64
2West Fraser$42,569$20.47
3Tradesmen International$42,486$20.43
4Rosboro$41,840$20.12
5Optimation Technology, Inc.$38,142$18.34
6Magna International$36,480$17.54
7Aerotek$36,373$17.49

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$39,000$38,400$37,800$37,200$36,600$36,000
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Millwright apprentice salary trends

The average millwright apprentice salary has risen by $5,373 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average millwright apprentice earned $33,129 annually, but today, they earn $38,502 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for millwright apprentices over the last decade.

Compare millwright apprentice salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average millwright apprentice salary over time

Compare millwright apprentice salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Millwright apprentice salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$38,500$18.51+3.0%
2024$37,400$17.96+0.9%
2023$37,000$17.80+2.0%
2022$36,300$17.45+2.9%
2021$35,300$16.95+2.0%

Recently added millwright apprentice salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Hampton LumberMillwright ApprenticeDarrington, WA06/18/2025$61,149
Stimson Lumber CompanyMillwright ApprenticeSaint Maries, ID05/05/2025$60,523
Hampton LumberMillwright ApprenticeDarrington, WA03/27/2025$61,149
MPW Industrial ServicesMillwright Apprentice forAndrews, SC03/27/2025$50,088
Schaeffler AGMillwright Apprentice-AerospaceStratford, CT03/25/2025$72,315
AerotekTraveling Laborer/Millwright ApprenticeMount Vernon, IL03/22/2025$37,691
AerotekTraveling Laborer/Millwright ApprenticeTopeka, KS03/21/2025$37,691
Industrial Trade ServicesMillwright ApprenticeGoldfield, IA02/28/2025$37,566
Hampton LumberMillwright ApprenticeDarrington, WA02/26/2025$61,149
West Fraser Inc.Millwright ApprenticeHenderson, TX02/17/2025$50,923

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