Millwright salary in Oklahoma
Median $24.50 an hour for 510 millwrights, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Millwright pay in Oklahoma: the full range
Oklahoma ranks 48th of 48 states for median millwright pay, and 45th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $27.90). 510 millwrights work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $24.42 – $24.42 | $50,790 – $50,790 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.42 – $29.21 | $50,790 – $60,760 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.21 – $34.69 | $60,760 – $72,150 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Millwright pay by metro in Oklahoma
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | $16.62 | $24.06 | $29.73 | 50 | 2% below |
Millwright wages in Oklahoma over time
Table
| Year | Oklahoma $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $16.09 | $31.09 | $18.76 | 620 |
| 2000 | $16.71 | $31.24 | $19.33 | 410 |
| 2001 | $13.75 | $25.00 | $20.18 | 690 |
| 2002 | $17.91 | $32.05 | $20.19 | 530 |
| 2003 | $17.61 | $30.81 | $20.38 | 460 |
| 2004 | $19.39 | $33.05 | $21.02 | 430 |
| 2005 | $18.98 | $31.29 | $21.53 | 230 |
| 2006 | $17.61 | $28.12 | $21.94 | 230 |
| 2007 | $18.61 | $28.90 | $22.16 | 260 |
| 2008 | $19.60 | $29.31 | $22.87 | 230 |
| 2009 | $20.14 | $30.22 | $23.14 | 190 |
| 2010 | $19.82 | $29.26 | $23.25 | 110 |
| 2011 | $20.33 | $29.10 | $23.69 | 110 |
| 2012 | $20.25 | $28.40 | $23.80 | 170 |
| 2013 | $20.19 | $27.90 | $24.05 | 150 |
| 2014 | $19.48 | $26.49 | $24.26 | 190 |
| 2015 | $20.30 | $27.57 | $24.71 | 200 |
| 2016 | $19.99 | $26.81 | $25.21 | 250 |
| 2017 | $23.47 | $30.83 | $25.95 | 280 |
| 2018 | $25.15 | $32.24 | $26.47 | 200 |
| 2019 | $25.75 | $32.43 | $26.71 | 260 |
| 2020 | $25.60 | $31.84 | $27.53 | 210 |
| 2021 | $29.11 | $34.59 | $29.00 | 100 |
| 2022 | $29.29 | $32.22 | $29.29 | 80 |
| 2023 | $28.95 | $30.59 | $30.28 | 250 |
| 2024 | $29.69 | $30.47 | $31.33 | 210 |
| 2025 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $31.59 | 510 |
In today's dollars, the median millwright wage in Oklahoma changed by -11.1% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for millwrights in Oklahoma
On federally funded construction in Oklahoma, contractors must pay millwrights at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 7 of the 7 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $40.96 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $24.50.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | Union CARP0216-002 2022-01-01 | $29.15 | $11.81 | $40.96 | OK20260041 |
| Cleveland | Union CARP0216-002 2022-01-01 | $29.15 | $11.81 | $40.96 | OK20260042 |
| Grady | Union CARP0216-002 2022-01-01 | $29.15 | $11.81 | $40.96 | OK20260045 |
| Lincoln | Union CARP0216-002 2022-01-01 | $29.15 | $11.81 | $40.96 | OK20260046 |
| Logan | Union CARP0216-002 2022-01-01 | $29.15 | $11.81 | $40.96 | OK20260047 |
| McClain | Union CARP0216-002 2022-01-01 | $29.15 | $11.81 | $40.96 | OK20260048 |
| Oklahoma | Union CARP0216-002 2022-01-01 | $29.15 | $11.81 | $40.96 | OK20260049 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oklahoma prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do millwrights make in Oklahoma?
The median millwright in Oklahoma earned $24.50 an hour ($50,950 a year) in May 2025, 22% below the national median of $31.59. The middle half earn $24.42–$29.21; the top 10% earn more than $34.69.
Where does Oklahoma rank for millwright pay?
Oklahoma ranks 48th of 48 states for millwright pay, with a median of $24.50 an hour, and 45th after adjusting for Oklahoma's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.8, US = 100).
What is the union millwright rate in Oklahoma?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for millwrights in 7 counties, with a typical package of $40.96 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many millwrights work in Oklahoma?
BLS counted 510 millwrights in Oklahoma in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.15; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oklahoma and metro areas, SOC 49-9044.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.