What are the main factors that influence a Millwright's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Millwright's salary?

A Millwright's salary grows with experience: a Millwright I (0-1 years)earns $51,675, a Millwright (1-3 years)earns $62,041, a Millwright III (3-5 years)earns $71,650, a Millwright IV (5-7 years)earns $79,649,

What are the highest paying states for a Millwright?

Millwright salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Millwright roles are District of Columbia $66,780, California $66,527, Massachusetts $65,640. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Millwright roles make?

Salaries for Millwright level roles vary by specialization: Millwright Supervisor: $77,606; Millwright Superintendent: $71,653; Millwright Technician: $63,759; Traveling Millwright: $61,506; Mechanical Millwright: $60,730.

Millwright Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Millwright make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Millwright in Rhode Island is $62,534 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,346
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,975 to $69,241
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,003

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Millwright Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,241	$5,770	$1,332	$33
Average	$62,534	$5,211	$1,203	$30
25th Percentile	$55,975	$4,665	$1,076	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Millwright Salaries

A Millwright'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 Do Millwright 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 Millwrights. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,780.
California: $66,527.
Massachusetts: $65,640.

District of Columbia $66,780 California $66,527 Massachusetts $65,640 Washington $65,399 New Jersey $65,375 Alaska $65,291 Connecticut $64,458 New York $64,120

Hawaii $63,041 Rhode Island $62,534 Maryland $62,190 Minnesota $61,720 Colorado $61,539 Illinois $61,479 Oregon $61,249 Delaware $61,081

New Hampshire $60,974 Virginia $60,737 Pennsylvania $60,043 Nevada $59,693 North Dakota $59,579 Michigan $59,398 Wisconsin $59,331 Vermont $59,199

Texas $58,831 Maine $58,807 Arizona $58,771 Ohio $58,728 Georgia $58,173 Indiana $57,896 Wyoming $57,842 Utah $57,757

Iowa $57,721 Kansas $57,432 Louisiana $57,347 North Carolina $57,317 Missouri $57,305 Florida $57,070 Montana $56,943 Nebraska $56,822

Kentucky $56,756 South Carolina $56,515 Tennessee $56,364 Idaho $56,304 New Mexico $55,863 Oklahoma $55,767 Alabama $55,411 South Dakota $54,814

Arkansas $54,488 West Virginia $54,313 Mississippi $53,789

Top Paying Cities for Millwrights

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:

Adamsville: $63,560
Albion: $62,504
Ashaway: $63,801

Adamsville, RI $63,560 Albion, RI $62,504 Ashaway, RI $63,801 Barrington, RI $62,504 Block Island, RI $63,469 Bradford, RI $63,759 Bristol, RI $62,444 Carolina, RI $63,240

Charlestown, RI $63,306 Chepachet, RI $62,383 Clayville, RI $62,444 Coventry, RI $62,383 West Greenwich, RI $62,341 East Greenwich, RI $62,426 Exeter, RI $63,759 Fiskeville, RI $62,504

Forestdale, RI $62,444 Foster, RI $62,341 Glendale, RI $62,341 Greene, RI $63,041 Greenville, RI $62,504 Harmony, RI $62,486 Harrisville, RI $62,383 Hope, RI $62,504

Hope Valley, RI $63,801 Hopkinton, RI $63,819 Jamestown, RI $63,180 Kenyon, RI $63,740 Little Compton, RI $63,535 Manville, RI $62,504 Mapleville, RI $62,341 Newport, RI $63,192

Middletown, RI $63,457 North Kingstown, RI $62,323 North Scituate, RI $62,486 Oakland, RI $62,401 Pascoag, RI $62,365 Pawtucket, RI $62,504 Central Falls, RI $62,504 Cumberland, RI $62,504

Lincoln, RI $62,504 Portsmouth, RI $62,938 Prudence Island, RI $62,383 Rockville, RI $63,819 Saunderstown, RI $63,216 Shannock, RI $63,722 Slatersville, RI $62,444 Slocum, RI $63,216

Tiverton, RI $63,578 Wakefield, RI $63,149 Kingston, RI $63,161 Narragansett, RI $63,174 Peace Dale, RI $63,149 Warren, RI $62,486 Warwick, RI $62,504 Westerly, RI $63,837

West Kingston, RI $63,198 West Warwick, RI $62,504 Wood River Junction, RI $63,759 Woonsocket, RI $62,444 North Smithfield, RI $62,486 Wyoming, RI $63,740 Providence, RI $62,504 Cranston, RI $62,504

North Providence, RI $62,504 East Providence, RI $62,504 Riverside, RI $62,504 Rumford, RI $62,504 Smithfield, RI $62,504 Johnston, RI $62,504

Millwright Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Millwright'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 January 01, 2026

$55,975

Average $62,534/year

$69,241

$4,665

Average $5,211/month

$5,770

$1,076

Average $1,203/week

$1,332

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,241	$5,770	$1,332	$33
Average	$62,534	$5,211	$1,203	$30
25th Percentile	$55,975	$4,665	$1,076	$27

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