Millwright Rigger Salary in the United States

How much does a Millwright Rigger make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Millwright Rigger in the United States is $64,440 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Millwright Rigger's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,700
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,085 to $71,904
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,388
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Millwright Rigger Salaries by Percentile

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Hourly
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75th Percentile $71,904 $5,992 $1,383 $35
Average $64,440 $5,370 $1,239 $31
25th Percentile $57,085 $4,757 $1,098 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Millwright Rigger Salaries

A Millwright Rigger'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.

How Experience Level Affects Millwright Rigger Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Millwright Rigger'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $62,552
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,891
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,306
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,636
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,184
Levels Salary
Entry Level Millwright Rigger$62,552
Intermediate Level Millwright Rigger$63,891
Senior Level Millwright Rigger$66,306
Specialist Level Millwright Rigger$66,636
Expert Level Millwright Rigger$67,184
$62,552 0 yr
$63,891 < 2 yrs
$66,306 2-4 yrs
$66,636 5-8 yrs
$67,184 > 8 yrs
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How Do Millwright Rigger Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Riggers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $71,348.
  • California: $71,078.
  • Massachusetts: $70,130.

Top Paying Cities for Millwright Riggers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $81,279
  • San Francisco: $80,389
  • Oakland: $78,694

What Skills Can Increase a Millwright Rigger's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 6.56% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 4.51% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • Staff Management (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): To manage employees or subordinates of an organization is termed staff management. This is a structure through which staff members or employees can achieve their full potential within the job duties assigned to them.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 6.56%
Hydraulics 4.51%
Staff Management 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Millwright Rigger's salary.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Oil and Gas Exploration: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sense Of Urgency
$77,973
21%
Oil and Gas Exploration
$74,106
15%
Agility
$73,462
14%
Analysis
$72,818
13%
Regulatory Compliance
$72,173
12%
Training Operations
$71,529
11%
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Millwright Rigger Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Millwright Rigger'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, 2026

Salary Trends for Millwright Rigger

Salaries for a Millwright Rigger can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,168 in 2023 to around $58,815 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Millwright Rigger salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Millwright Rigger Over Time

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$59,168
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$59,046
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2024 $59,046
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