Millwright salary in Virginia
Median $24.73 an hour for 690 millwrights, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Millwright pay in Virginia: the full range
Virginia ranks 47th of 48 states for median millwright pay, and 48th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $24.46). 690 millwrights work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $20.54 – $22.00 | $42,730 – $45,760 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.00 – $29.84 | $45,760 – $62,070 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.84 – $39.43 | $62,070 – $82,010 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Millwright pay by metro in Virginia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $23.01 | $32.00 | $35.85 | 50 | 29% above |
| Washington DC | $24.82 | $26.65 | $39.43 | — | 8% above |
| Virginia Beach | $21.39 | $24.32 | $38.68 | — | 2% below |
| Richmond | $21.89 | $23.50 | $36.23 | 150 | 5% below |
| Lynchburg | $20.59 | $22.00 | $24.17 | 50 | 11% below |
Millwright wages in Virginia over time
Table
| Year | Virginia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.81 | $30.55 | $18.76 | 1,390 |
| 2000 | $16.55 | $30.94 | $19.33 | 1,300 |
| 2001 | $17.07 | $31.03 | $20.18 | 1,510 |
| 2002 | $18.26 | $32.68 | $20.19 | 1,530 |
| 2003 | $18.44 | $32.26 | $20.38 | 1,410 |
| 2004 | $20.06 | $34.19 | $21.02 | 1,370 |
| 2005 | $19.80 | $32.64 | $21.53 | 1,170 |
| 2006 | $20.33 | $32.47 | $21.94 | 1,100 |
| 2007 | $19.29 | $29.95 | $22.16 | 1,020 |
| 2008 | $20.14 | $30.12 | $22.87 | 1,050 |
| 2009 | $20.47 | $30.72 | $23.14 | 850 |
| 2010 | $21.15 | $31.23 | $23.25 | 880 |
| 2011 | $22.20 | $31.77 | $23.69 | 660 |
| 2012 | $24.15 | $33.86 | $23.80 | 640 |
| 2013 | $25.83 | $35.70 | $24.05 | 560 |
| 2014 | $26.44 | $35.96 | $24.26 | 540 |
| 2015 | $25.26 | $34.31 | $24.71 | 630 |
| 2016 | $23.49 | $31.51 | $25.21 | 730 |
| 2017 | $23.81 | $31.27 | $25.95 | 710 |
| 2018 | $24.28 | $31.13 | $26.47 | 670 |
| 2019 | $25.26 | $31.81 | $26.71 | 880 |
| 2020 | $26.03 | $32.38 | $27.53 | 910 |
| 2021 | $28.94 | $34.38 | $29.00 | 460 |
| 2022 | $27.51 | $30.26 | $29.29 | 330 |
| 2023 | $26.70 | $28.21 | $30.28 | 630 |
| 2024 | $24.18 | $24.82 | $31.33 | 850 |
| 2025 | $24.73 | $24.73 | $31.59 | 690 |
In today's dollars, the median millwright wage in Virginia changed by -27.9% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do millwrights make in Virginia?
The median millwright in Virginia earned $24.73 an hour ($51,430 a year) in May 2025, 22% below the national median of $31.59. The middle half earn $22.00–$29.84; the top 10% earn more than $39.43.
Where does Virginia rank for millwright pay?
Virginia ranks 47th of 48 states for millwright pay, with a median of $24.73 an hour, and 48th after adjusting for Virginia's cost of living (BEA price parity 101.1, US = 100).
What is the union millwright rate in Virginia?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a millwright classification for most Virginia counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many millwrights work in Virginia?
BLS counted 690 millwrights in Virginia in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.65; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia 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.