Millwright salary in Texas
Median $30.11 an hour for 3,540 millwrights, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Millwright pay in Texas: the full range
Texas ranks 32nd of 48 states for median millwright pay, and 38th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.01). 3,540 millwrights work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.52 – $23.35 | $38,510 – $48,560 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.35 – $36.38 | $48,560 – $75,670 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $36.38 – $44.47 | $75,670 – $92,490 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Millwright pay by metro in Texas
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $22.19 | $32.57 | $49.77 | 820 | 8% above |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $21.42 | $31.49 | $44.47 | 640 | 5% above |
| Sherman | $29.20 | $30.88 | $35.82 | 50 | 3% above |
| Beaumont | $22.96 | $30.80 | $47.04 | 100 | 2% above |
| Corpus Christi | $21.36 | $30.72 | $37.58 | 110 | 2% above |
| San Antonio | $13.96 | $28.56 | $39.21 | 240 | 5% below |
| Waco | $14.61 | $27.44 | $39.32 | 50 | 9% below |
| El Paso | $20.08 | $25.49 | $51.36 | 120 | 15% below |
Millwright wages in Texas over time
Table
| Year | Texas $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $16.27 | $31.44 | $18.76 | 2,530 |
| 2000 | $17.65 | $33.00 | $19.33 | 4,040 |
| 2001 | $17.63 | $32.05 | $20.18 | 4,000 |
| 2002 | $17.66 | $31.60 | $20.19 | 4,090 |
| 2003 | $17.28 | $30.23 | $20.38 | 3,740 |
| 2004 | $17.31 | $29.50 | $21.02 | 2,840 |
| 2005 | $17.07 | $28.14 | $21.53 | 2,710 |
| 2006 | $18.51 | $29.56 | $21.94 | 3,250 |
| 2007 | $20.67 | $32.09 | $22.16 | 3,040 |
| 2008 | $20.72 | $30.98 | $22.87 | 2,700 |
| 2009 | $21.48 | $32.23 | $23.14 | 2,160 |
| 2010 | $21.46 | $31.68 | $23.25 | 2,300 |
| 2011 | $20.61 | $29.50 | $23.69 | 3,070 |
| 2012 | $21.28 | $29.84 | $23.80 | 3,710 |
| 2013 | $20.89 | $28.87 | $24.05 | 3,630 |
| 2014 | $21.90 | $29.78 | $24.26 | 3,440 |
| 2015 | $21.51 | $29.22 | $24.71 | 3,350 |
| 2016 | $21.58 | $28.95 | $25.21 | 3,300 |
| 2017 | $23.32 | $30.63 | $25.95 | 3,790 |
| 2018 | $24.33 | $31.19 | $26.47 | 4,060 |
| 2019 | $23.76 | $29.92 | $26.71 | 4,520 |
| 2020 | $24.31 | $30.24 | $27.53 | 4,830 |
| 2021 | $26.93 | $32.00 | $29.00 | 2,600 |
| 2022 | $26.41 | $29.05 | $29.29 | 3,210 |
| 2023 | $28.03 | $29.62 | $30.28 | 2,500 |
| 2024 | $29.77 | $30.55 | $31.33 | 3,220 |
| 2025 | $30.11 | $30.11 | $31.59 | 3,540 |
In today's dollars, the median millwright wage in Texas changed by +3.1% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for millwrights in Texas
On federally funded construction in Texas, contractors must pay millwrights at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 12 of the 12 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $43.29 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $30.11.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260239 |
| Dallas | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260241 |
| Delta | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260242 |
| Denton | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260243 |
| Ellis | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260246 |
| Hunt | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260281 |
| Johnson | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260257 |
| Kaufman | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260281 |
| Parker | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260264 |
| Rockwall | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260281 |
| Tarrant | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260270 |
| Wise | Union CARP1421-002 2023-10-01 | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 | TX20260276 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Texas prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do millwrights make in Texas?
The median millwright in Texas earned $30.11 an hour ($62,630 a year) in May 2025, 5% below the national median of $31.59. The middle half earn $23.35–$36.38; the top 10% earn more than $44.47.
Where does Texas rank for millwright pay?
Texas ranks 32nd of 48 states for millwright pay, with a median of $30.11 an hour, and 38th after adjusting for Texas's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.1, US = 100).
What is the union millwright rate in Texas?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for millwrights in 12 counties, with a typical package of $43.29 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many millwrights work in Texas?
BLS counted 3,540 millwrights in Texas in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.97; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas 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.