How much does a millwright make in California?
$77,950a year
Median yearly pay for millwrights in California. That is $37.48 an hour or $6,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.48
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,340Median: $77,950Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $61,310 | $29.48 | |
| Median | $77,950 | $37.48 | |
| 75th | $109,200 | $52.50 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.49 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $113,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $99,250 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $82,310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,840 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,880 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $65,200 |
| Redding, CA | $59,580 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for millwrights.
| 6. Kansas | $79,690 |
| 7. New York | $79,560 |
| 8. Minnesota | $78,570 |
| 9. California | $77,950 |
| 10. Indiana | $77,140 |
| 11. Alaska | $76,940 |
| 12. Connecticut | $76,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a millwright make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $37.48 ($77,950 a year).
Do millwrights make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $77,950 against $65,700 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for millwright pay?
California ranks 9 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays millwrights the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $113,500 a year.
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.