How much does a millwright make in Baton Rouge?
$76,610a year
Median yearly pay for millwrights in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $36.83 an hour or $6,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.83
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 139
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,290Median: $76,610Highest 10%: $92,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 25th | $62,680 | $30.13 | |
| Median | $76,610 | $36.83 | |
| 75th | $78,710 | $37.84 | |
| 90th | $92,170 | $44.31 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for millwrights.
| Shreveport, LA | $69,720 |
| New Orleans, LA | $63,730 |
| Monroe, LA | $53,290 |
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How much does a millwright make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $36.83 ($76,610 a year).
Do millwrights make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
Yes: $76,610 against $65,700 nationally, 17% more.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $66,080, so Baton Rouge pays 16% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for millwright pay?
36 of 139 metro areas with data.
How much does a millwright make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,170 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.