Millwright salary in Washington
Median $36.77 an hour for 1,020 millwrights, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Millwright pay in Washington: the full range
Washington ranks 13th of 48 states for median millwright pay, and 18th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $34.36). 1,020 millwrights work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.1× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $29.49 – $32.65 | $61,350 – $67,910 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $32.65 – $49.78 | $67,910 – $103,550 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $49.78 – $62.20 | $103,550 – $129,370 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Millwright pay by metro in Washington
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | $30.16 | $51.78 | $51.73 | $62.38 | 80 | 41% above |
| Seattle | $29.78 | $39.65 | $35.69 | $56.95 | 280 | 8% above |
| Mount Vernon | $30.69 | $38.50 | $37.60 | $38.50 | 70 | 5% above |
| Portland | $28.27 | $36.64 | $34.76 | $53.21 | 240 | about the same as |
| Longview | $29.49 | $36.03 | $36.95 | $36.45 | 80 | 2% below |
| Spokane | $25.62 | $34.97 | $34.87 | $43.88 | 80 | 5% below |
| Bellingham | $22.02 | $33.82 | $32.74 | $62.32 | 40 | 8% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Millwright wages in Washington over time
Table
| Year | Washington $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $21.55 | $41.64 | $18.76 | 1,210 |
| 2000 | $22.58 | $42.22 | $19.33 | 1,440 |
| 2001 | $23.13 | $42.05 | $20.18 | 1,670 |
| 2002 | $22.15 | $39.64 | $20.19 | 1,760 |
| 2003 | $22.33 | $39.07 | $20.38 | 1,780 |
| 2004 | $21.61 | $36.83 | $21.02 | 1,570 |
| 2005 | $21.34 | $35.18 | $21.53 | 1,440 |
| 2006 | $23.22 | $37.08 | $21.94 | 1,510 |
| 2007 | $24.31 | $37.75 | $22.16 | 1,560 |
| 2008 | $24.96 | $37.32 | $22.87 | 1,550 |
| 2009 | $26.28 | $39.44 | $23.14 | 1,490 |
| 2010 | $29.28 | $43.23 | $23.25 | 1,300 |
| 2011 | $32.32 | $46.26 | $23.69 | 1,590 |
| 2012 | $33.13 | $46.46 | $23.80 | 1,430 |
| 2013 | $32.74 | $45.25 | $24.05 | 1,490 |
| 2014 | $30.79 | $41.87 | $24.26 | 1,250 |
| 2015 | $29.54 | $40.12 | $24.71 | 1,420 |
| 2016 | $29.97 | $40.20 | $25.21 | 1,420 |
| 2017 | $28.37 | $37.26 | $25.95 | 1,430 |
| 2018 | $29.08 | $37.28 | $26.47 | 1,530 |
| 2019 | $29.16 | $36.72 | $26.71 | 1,410 |
| 2020 | $29.96 | $37.27 | $27.53 | 1,440 |
| 2021 | $29.69 | $35.28 | $29.00 | 1,010 |
| 2022 | $31.52 | $34.67 | $29.29 | 960 |
| 2023 | $35.10 | $37.09 | $30.28 | 950 |
| 2024 | $36.68 | $37.65 | $31.33 | 1,270 |
| 2025 | $36.77 | $36.77 | $31.59 | 1,020 |
In today's dollars, the median millwright wage in Washington changed by -8.4% over the last ten years of data and by +0.1% since 2019.
Are there more millwright jobs in Washington?
BLS counted 1,020 millwrights in Washington in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 9%. 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 Washington
Washington's labor market agency projects the number of millwrights in the state to change by -0.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,540 to 1,530, with about 130 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +0.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 1,020 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Washington labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for millwrights in Washington
On federally funded construction in Washington, contractors must pay millwrights at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 9 of the 11 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $77.77 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $78.88). 2 of the 11 counties still use a survey rate dated 2001 or earlier (for example Benton County at $78.88). The market median for the state is $36.77.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | Survey SUWA2001-001 2001-09-03 | $59.83 | $19.05 | $78.88 | WA20260002 |
| Franklin | Survey SUWA2001-001 2001-09-03 | $59.83 | $19.05 | $78.88 | WA20260002 |
| Clallam | Union CARP0096-001 2025-06-01 | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 | WA20260022 |
| Grays Harbor | Union CARP0096-001 2025-06-01 | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 | WA20260027 |
| Island | Union CARP0096-001 2025-06-01 | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 | WA20260028 |
| Jefferson | Union CARP0096-001 2025-06-01 | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 | WA20260029 |
| King | Union CARP0096-001 2025-06-01 | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 | WA20260108 |
| Mason | Union CARP0096-001 2025-06-01 | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 | WA20260034 |
| Pierce | Union CARP0096-001 2025-06-01 | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 | WA20260111 |
| San Juan | Union CARP0096-001 2025-06-01 | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 | WA20260038 |
| Snohomish | Union CARP0096-001 2025-06-01 | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 | WA20260113 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Washington prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do millwrights make in Washington?
The median millwright in Washington earned $36.77 an hour ($76,490 a year) in May 2025, 16% above the national median of $31.59. The middle half earn $32.65–$49.78; the top 10% earn more than $62.20.
Where does Washington rank for millwright pay?
Washington ranks 13th of 48 states for millwright pay, with a median of $36.77 an hour, and 18th after adjusting for Washington's cost of living (BEA price parity 107.0, US = 100).
What is the union millwright rate in Washington?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for millwrights in 9 counties, with a typical package of $77.77 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many millwrights work in Washington?
BLS counted 1,020 millwrights in Washington in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.11; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is millwright work growing in Washington?
Washington's labor market agency projects -0.6% growth for millwrights between 2024 and 2034, from 1,540 to 1,530 jobs.
How many millwright openings a year are there in Washington?
Washington projects about 130 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, Washington 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 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Washington labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.