How to become millwrightseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$65,700
25th–75th pct. $56,390–$81,500
Top pay (est.)
$121,700
Top 10% $93,600
Pay in 5 years
$76,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$88,600est.
$76,200–$102,900
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
24%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.9%
3,200 openings / yr
How to become millwrights
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Apprenticeship
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Millwrights
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentHandling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Important abilities
Near VisionFinger DexterityManual DexterityControl PrecisionVisualizationExtent Flexibility
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as millwrights
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.