Millwright Salary in Ohio (2026)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, millwright wages in Ohio vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Millwright Salary in Ohio

Median Salary $73,220 $35.20/hr
Average Salary $71,780 $34.51/hr
State National Diff
Median Wage $73,220 $65,700 +11.4%
Mean Wage $71,780 $69,780 +2.9%

Salary Range

$51,880 10th pctl
$73,220 Median
$91,760 90th pctl
10th Percentile $51,880 $24.94/hr
25th Percentile $59,860 $28.78/hr
75th Percentile $83,280 $40.04/hr
90th Percentile $91,760 $44.12/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed1,930
Jobs per 1,0000.3

Millwrights (49-9044) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Millwright Wages by Metro Area in Ohio

Millwrights Wages by Metro Area in Ohio

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), millwrights wages in Ohio vary by metro area.

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)
Experienced
(90th pctile)
Cleveland290$74,800$74,670$52,980$91,760
Toledo280$83,280$77,250$57,540$92,110
Cincinnati250$75,650$73,740$49,840$92,420
Columbus180$69,920$70,200$49,880$89,130
Huntington-Ashland130$60,880$67,810$58,800$79,380
Akron100$77,570$71,140$52,160$82,000
Lima90$82,640$77,470$60,870$91,640
Canton-Massillon60$63,920$67,130$56,440$85,000
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek50$70,540$67,890$48,160$88,650
Sandusky50$67,920$75,450$67,920$88,250
Youngstown-Warren40$58,800$59,390$45,260$73,220

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how millwright salaries are distributed across Ohio. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of millwrights earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Ohio. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)