Millwrights
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Median pay: $65,700/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: 0% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.
About 3,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, or plumb bobs.
• Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
• Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
What's the median pay for Millwrights?
The median pay for Millwrights is $65,700 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Millwrights?
Employment for Millwrights is projected to change 0% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.
What education is typically required for Millwrights?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Millwrights?
About 3,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.