How much does a millwright make in Kentucky?
$70,610a year
Median yearly pay for millwrights in Kentucky. That is $33.95 an hour or $5,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.95
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,210Median: $70,610Highest 10%: $86,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| 25th | $58,390 | $28.07 | |
| Median | $70,610 | $33.95 | |
| 75th | $81,170 | $39.02 | |
| 90th | $86,640 | $41.65 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bowling Green, KY | $77,480 |
| Louisville, KY | $76,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $75,650 |
| Lexington, KY | $66,240 |
| Huntington, WV | $60,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for millwrights.
| 14. New Hampshire | $76,190 |
| 15. Ohio | $73,220 |
| 16. Oregon | $70,700 |
| 17. Kentucky | $70,610 |
| 18. Maine | $68,220 |
| 19. West Virginia | $67,270 |
| 20. Illinois | $66,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a millwright make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $33.95 ($70,610 a year).
Do millwrights make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $70,610 against $65,700 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for millwright pay?
Kentucky ranks 17 of 48 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays millwrights the most?
Bowling Green, KY, with a median of $77,480 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.