How much does a millwright make in Lexington?
$66,240a year
Median yearly pay for millwrights in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $31.85 an hour or $5,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.85
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 139
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,550Median: $66,240Highest 10%: $86,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $61,470 | $29.55 | |
| Median | $66,240 | $31.85 | |
| 75th | $73,160 | $35.17 | |
| 90th | $86,640 | $41.65 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for millwrights.
| Bowling Green, KY | $77,480 |
| Louisville, KY | $76,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $75,650 |
| Huntington, WV | $60,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a millwright make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $31.85 ($66,240 a year).
Do millwrights make more in Lexington than the national average?
Yes: $66,240 against $65,700 nationally, 1% more.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $70,610, so Lexington pays 6% less.
Where does Lexington rank for millwright pay?
65 of 139 metro areas with data.
How much does a millwright make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,640 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.