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How much does a millwright make in Memphis?

$58,930a year

Median yearly pay for millwrights in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $28.33 an hour or $4,911 a month.

Hourly
$28.33
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
121 of 139
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,980Median: $58,930Highest 10%: $83,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,980$21.63
25th$49,960$24.02
Median$58,930$28.33
75th$70,560$33.92
90th$83,180$39.99

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for millwrights.

Kingsport, TN$66,560
Chattanooga, TN$62,850
Knoxville, TN$61,820
Nashville, TN$61,320
Millwright salary in Tennessee Millwright salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$97,150
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$92,180
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$81,670
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,780
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$65,700
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,570
Maintenance Worker$64,470
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$63,640
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$63,350
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,160
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a millwright make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $28.33 ($58,930 a year).

Do millwrights make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $58,930 against $65,700 nationally, 10% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $61,810, so Memphis pays 5% less.

Where does Memphis rank for millwright pay?

121 of 139 metro areas with data.

How much does a millwright make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,180 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.