Millwright salary in Georgia
Median $30.17 an hour for 1,780 millwrights, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Millwright pay in Georgia: the full range
Georgia ranks 31st of 48 states for median millwright pay, and 36th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.33). 1,780 millwrights work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.7× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.33 – $27.04 | $46,450 – $56,240 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.04 – $35.87 | $56,240 – $74,610 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $35.87 – $37.97 | $74,610 – $78,980 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Millwright pay by metro in Georgia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $23.11 | $30.85 | $30.82 | $37.28 | 510 | 2% above |
| Chattanooga | $22.11 | $30.21 | $33.02 | $35.47 | 160 | about the same as |
| Augusta | $22.45 | $29.85 | $32.48 | $36.80 | 110 | 1% below |
| Savannah | $19.14 | $29.27 | $30.75 | $37.88 | 210 | 3% below |
| Columbus | $23.01 | $28.69 | $32.13 | $35.91 | 40 | 5% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Millwright wages in Georgia over time
Table
| Year | Georgia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $16.49 | $31.87 | $18.76 | 3,070 |
| 2000 | $17.59 | $32.89 | $19.33 | 2,490 |
| 2001 | $18.52 | $33.67 | $20.18 | 2,050 |
| 2002 | $18.99 | $33.98 | $20.19 | 2,230 |
| 2003 | $18.30 | $32.02 | $20.38 | 1,980 |
| 2004 | $18.87 | $32.16 | $21.02 | 2,180 |
| 2005 | $19.25 | $31.73 | $21.53 | 1,690 |
| 2006 | $19.10 | $30.50 | $21.94 | 1,610 |
| 2007 | $17.54 | $27.23 | $22.16 | 1,360 |
| 2008 | $19.54 | $29.22 | $22.87 | 1,620 |
| 2009 | $20.33 | $30.51 | $23.14 | 1,380 |
| 2010 | $20.78 | $30.68 | $23.25 | 1,280 |
| 2011 | $19.92 | $28.51 | $23.69 | 1,400 |
| 2012 | $20.45 | $28.68 | $23.80 | 1,590 |
| 2013 | $20.61 | $28.48 | $24.05 | 1,390 |
| 2014 | $21.55 | $29.31 | $24.26 | 1,340 |
| 2015 | $22.58 | $30.67 | $24.71 | 1,280 |
| 2016 | $21.97 | $29.47 | $25.21 | 1,520 |
| 2017 | $21.67 | $28.46 | $25.95 | 1,750 |
| 2018 | $21.78 | $27.92 | $26.47 | 1,950 |
| 2019 | $23.26 | $29.29 | $26.71 | 2,080 |
| 2020 | $24.74 | $30.77 | $27.53 | 1,710 |
| 2021 | $27.93 | $33.18 | $29.00 | 1,830 |
| 2022 | $26.34 | $28.98 | $29.29 | 1,970 |
| 2023 | $28.38 | $29.99 | $30.28 | 2,300 |
| 2024 | $29.37 | $30.14 | $31.33 | 2,240 |
| 2025 | $30.17 | $30.17 | $31.59 | 1,780 |
In today's dollars, the median millwright wage in Georgia changed by -1.6% over the last ten years of data and by +3.0% since 2019.
Are there more millwright jobs in Georgia?
BLS counted 1,780 millwrights in Georgia in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 12%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for millwrights in Georgia
Georgia's labor market agency projects the number of millwrights in the state to change by +2.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 2,180 to 2,230, with about 200 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +0.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 1,780 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Georgia labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for millwrights in Georgia
On federally funded construction in Georgia, contractors must pay millwrights at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 29 of the 29 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $48.63 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $30.17.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Bartow | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260302 |
| Butts | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Carroll | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Cherokee | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Clayton | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260303 |
| Cobb | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260304 |
| Coweta | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Dawson | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| DeKalb | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260305 |
| Douglas | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Fayette | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Forsyth | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Fulton | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260307 |
| Gwinnett | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260308 |
| Haralson | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Heard | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Henry | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Jasper | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Lamar | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Meriwether | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Morgan | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Newton | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Paulding | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Pickens | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Pike | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Rockdale | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Spalding | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
| Walton | Union CARP1263-001 2023-10-01 | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 | GA20260313 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Georgia prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do millwrights make in Georgia?
The median millwright in Georgia earned $30.17 an hour ($62,760 a year) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $31.59. The middle half earn $27.04–$35.87; the top 10% earn more than $37.97.
Where does Georgia rank for millwright pay?
Georgia ranks 31st of 48 states for millwright pay, with a median of $30.17 an hour, and 36th after adjusting for Georgia's cost of living (BEA price parity 96.3, US = 100).
What is the union millwright rate in Georgia?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for millwrights in 29 counties, with a typical package of $48.63 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many millwrights work in Georgia?
BLS counted 1,780 millwrights in Georgia in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.41; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is millwright work growing in Georgia?
Georgia's labor market agency projects +2.0% growth for millwrights between 2024 and 2034, from 2,180 to 2,230 jobs.
How many millwright openings a year are there in Georgia?
Georgia projects about 200 openings a year for millwrights over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 3,200 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia and metro areas, SOC 49-9044. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Georgia labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.