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Job outlook for millwright mechanics in the United States
Millwright mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected millwright mechanic job growth rate is 14% from 2018-2028.
About 69,700 new jobs for millwright mechanics are projected over the next decade.
Millwright mechanic salaries have increased 9% for millwright mechanics in the last 5 years.
There are over 72,322 millwright mechanics currently employed in the United States.
There are 138,071 active millwright mechanic job openings in the US.
The average millwright mechanic salary is $52,865.
Are millwright mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, millwright mechanic jobs are in demand. Millwright mechanic demand is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to 2028.
Millwright mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of millwright mechanic jobs and the average millwright mechanic salary over time.
Millwright mechanic jobs over time
Millwright mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72,322 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 78,040 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 81,211 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 75,743 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 71,612 | 0.02% |
Average millwright mechanic salary over time
Millwright mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,865 | $25.42 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $51,295 | $24.66 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $50,834 | $24.44 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $49,837 | $23.96 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $48,415 | $23.28 | +2.0% |
Millwright mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of millwright mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where millwright mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for millwright mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 480 | 15% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 86 | 12% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 117 | 11% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 77 | 10% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 57 | 10% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 167 | 9% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 84 | 9% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 78 | 9% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 55 | 9% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 394 | 8% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 464 | 7% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 409 | 7% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 343 | 7% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 231 | 7% |
| 15 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 47 | 7% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 414 | 6% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 411 | 6% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 342 | 6% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 325 | 6% |
| 20 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 277 | 6% |
Most common cities for millwright mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontiac | 2 | 3% | $54,611 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 2 | 3% | $54,214 |
| 3 | Marion | 1 | 3% | $52,264 |
| 4 | Westfield | 1 | 2% | $51,766 |
| 5 | Topeka | 1 | 1% | $37,229 |
| 6 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $48,834 |
| 7 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $69,515 |
| 8 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $53,108 |
| 9 | Rochester | 1 | 0% | $56,424 |
| 10 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $52,423 |