As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Millwright III in the United States is $34, which translates to an annual salary of about $71,303.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
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A Millwright III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Millwright III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Millwright I | 0-1 years | $51,372 |
| Millwright II | 1-3 years | $61,730 |
| Millwright III | 3-5 years | $71,303 |
| Millwright IV | 5-7 years | $79,251 |
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Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Millwright IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Demanded Skills for the Role:
| Skills | Demand Percentage |
|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 4.8% |
| Pneumatics | 6.21% |
| Housekeeping | 1.32% |
| Skill | Salary | Salary % Increase |
|---|---|---|
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Interpersonal Communication
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$112,659 |
58%
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Oral Communication
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$82,711 |
16%
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Decision Making
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$81,285 |
14%
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Products and Services
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$79,146 |
11%
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Coordination
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$77,720 |
9%
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Integrity
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$77,720 |
9%
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Millwright III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $79,737. While startup companies pay approximate $67,473.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $67,473 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $71,346 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $77,011 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $79,737 |
For Millwright III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Millwright positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Millwright III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Networking | $99,824 | $48.0 | 40% |
| Energy & Utilities | $92,694 | $45.0 | 30% |
| Biotechnology | $85,564 | $41.0 | 20% |
| Chemicals | $78,433 | $38.0 | 10% |
| Healthcare | $74,868 | $36.0 | 5% |
Understanding how a Millwright III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
Last Updated on July 01, 2026Salaries for a Millwright III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,601 in 2023 to around $54,336 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Millwright III salary trends, .
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| 2023 | $54,601 |
| 2024 | $54,654 |
| 2025 | $54,336 |
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The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Millwright III roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.
Maintains industrial machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand and power tools. Moves, assembles, installs or dismantles machinery. Interprets schematic diagrams, blueprints, and sketches. Analyzes plans for new equipment and maps out space to unpack and assemble new equipment. Troubleshoots problems and repairs or replaces worn or broken parts as necessary. May use equipment like forklifts, aerial lifters, and cranes to move heavy or unwieldy machinery. May perform welding, fabrication, or calibration as needed. Follows all work site safety requirements and regulations. Typically requires a high school diploma. May require OSHA Forklift Operator Certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
Pneumatics: Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.
Housekeeping: Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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