How much does a millwright make in Illinois?
$66,640a year
Median yearly pay for millwrights in Illinois. That is $32.04 an hour or $5,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.04
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,490Median: $66,640Highest 10%: $105,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,490 | $21.39 | |
| 25th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| Median | $66,640 | $32.04 | |
| 75th | $85,150 | $40.94 | |
| 90th | $105,900 | $50.93 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $74,730 |
| Rockford, IL | $66,560 |
| St. Louis, MO | $66,480 |
| Decatur, IL | $63,190 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,870 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,260 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $60,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for millwrights.
| 17. Kentucky | $70,610 |
| 18. Maine | $68,220 |
| 19. West Virginia | $67,270 |
| 20. Illinois | $66,640 |
| 21. Missouri | $66,480 |
| 22. Louisiana | $66,080 |
| 23. Massachusetts | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a millwright make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $32.04 ($66,640 a year).
Do millwrights make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $66,640 against $65,700 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for millwright pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays millwrights the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $74,730 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.