Millwright salary in Tennessee
Median $29.72 an hour for 1,060 millwrights, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Millwright pay in Tennessee: the full range
Tennessee ranks 36th of 48 states for median millwright pay, and 28th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $32.34). 1,060 millwrights work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $21.68 – $24.02 | $45,100 – $49,960 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.02 – $33.41 | $49,960 – $69,490 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $33.41 – $36.48 | $69,490 – $75,880 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Millwright pay by metro in Tennessee
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $23.01 | $32.00 | $35.85 | 50 | 8% above |
| Chattanooga | $22.11 | $30.21 | $35.47 | 160 | 2% above |
| Knoxville | $21.18 | $29.72 | $35.73 | 200 | about the same as |
| Nashville | $23.80 | $29.48 | $36.85 | 260 | 1% below |
| Jackson | $20.56 | $28.69 | $31.78 | 40 | 3% below |
| Memphis | $21.63 | $28.33 | $39.99 | 190 | 5% below |
Millwright wages in Tennessee over time
Table
| Year | Tennessee $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.06 | $29.10 | $18.76 | 2,150 |
| 2000 | $13.76 | $25.73 | $19.33 | 3,180 |
| 2001 | $16.23 | $29.50 | $20.18 | 2,880 |
| 2002 | $16.06 | $28.74 | $20.19 | 2,210 |
| 2003 | $17.02 | $29.78 | $20.38 | 2,130 |
| 2004 | $19.13 | $32.60 | $21.02 | 1,730 |
| 2005 | $18.42 | $30.36 | $21.53 | 1,190 |
| 2006 | $20.45 | $32.66 | $21.94 | 1,510 |
| 2007 | $20.50 | $31.83 | $22.16 | 1,890 |
| 2008 | $21.59 | $32.28 | $22.87 | 2,490 |
| 2009 | $21.68 | $32.53 | $23.14 | 1,930 |
| 2010 | $20.39 | $30.10 | $23.25 | 1,440 |
| 2011 | $18.88 | $27.02 | $23.69 | 1,380 |
| 2012 | $19.27 | $27.02 | $23.80 | 900 |
| 2013 | $20.91 | $28.90 | $24.05 | 930 |
| 2014 | $22.53 | $30.64 | $24.26 | 970 |
| 2015 | $22.82 | $31.00 | $24.71 | 1,060 |
| 2016 | $22.21 | $29.79 | $25.21 | 920 |
| 2017 | $24.07 | $31.61 | $25.95 | 1,090 |
| 2018 | $23.33 | $29.91 | $26.47 | 1,180 |
| 2019 | $25.08 | $31.58 | $26.71 | 1,310 |
| 2020 | $23.97 | $29.82 | $27.53 | 1,180 |
| 2021 | $22.87 | $27.17 | $29.00 | 1,290 |
| 2022 | $23.38 | $25.72 | $29.29 | 1,030 |
| 2023 | $28.30 | $29.90 | $30.28 | 980 |
| 2024 | $29.51 | $30.29 | $31.33 | 1,110 |
| 2025 | $29.72 | $29.72 | $31.59 | 1,060 |
In today's dollars, the median millwright wage in Tennessee changed by -4.1% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do millwrights make in Tennessee?
The median millwright in Tennessee earned $29.72 an hour ($61,810 a year) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $31.59. The middle half earn $24.02–$33.41; the top 10% earn more than $36.48.
Where does Tennessee rank for millwright pay?
Tennessee ranks 36th of 48 states for millwright pay, with a median of $29.72 an hour, and 28th after adjusting for Tennessee's cost of living (BEA price parity 91.9, US = 100).
What is the union millwright rate in Tennessee?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a millwright classification for most Tennessee counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many millwrights work in Tennessee?
BLS counted 1,060 millwrights in Tennessee in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.25; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee 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.