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How much does a millwright make in Detroit?

$91,850a year

Median yearly pay for millwrights in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $44.16 an hour or $7,654 a month.

Hourly
$44.16
Vs. national median
+40%
Rank among cities
5 of 139
Jobs in the area
1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,610Median: $91,850Highest 10%: $94,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$77,610$37.31
25th$82,280$39.56
Median$91,850$44.16
75th$92,770$44.60
90th$94,530$45.45

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for millwrights.

Saginaw, MI$91,010
Ann Arbor, MI$90,320
Lansing, MI$84,590
Monroe, MI$83,970
Grand Rapids, MI$66,510
Millwright salary in Michigan Millwright salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$106,600
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$104,400
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$100,100
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,200
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$78,990
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$75,940
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$72,220
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,100
Radio$65,910
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$64,990
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a millwright make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $44.16 ($91,850 a year).

Do millwrights make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $91,850 against $65,700 nationally, 40% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $89,190, so Detroit pays 3% more.

Where does Detroit rank for millwright pay?

5 of 139 metro areas with data.

How much does a millwright make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $77,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,530 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.