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How much does a millwright make in Portland?

$76,200a year

Median yearly pay for millwrights in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $36.63 an hour or $6,350 a month.

Hourly
$36.63
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
38 of 139
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,800Median: $76,200Highest 10%: $110,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,800$28.27
25th$69,610$33.47
Median$76,200$36.63
75th$102,400$49.25
90th$110,700$53.21

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for millwrights.

Albany, OR$63,060
Millwright salary in Oregon Millwright salary in all states

Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$135,300
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$129,600
Avionics Technician$107,400
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$99,010
Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer$98,070
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$95,360
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$93,200
Rail Car Repairer$87,470
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$83,760
Rigger$79,810
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a millwright make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $36.63 ($76,200 a year).

Do millwrights make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $76,200 against $65,700 nationally, 16% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $70,700, so Portland pays 8% more.

Where does Portland rank for millwright pay?

38 of 139 metro areas with data.

How much does a millwright make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,700 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.