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Millwright

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AVG. SALARY

$57,210

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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West Virginia Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$57,210

Entry Annual Wage

$39,520

Experienced Annual Wage

$69,460

Average Hourly Wage

$27.51

Entry Hourly Wage

$19.00

Experienced Hourly Wage

$33.39

Median Hourly Wage

$28.78

West Virginia Regional Earnings

West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Hagerstown-Martinsburg MD-WV MSA $65,040 or $31.27/hr $42,640 or $20.50/hr $69,470 or $33.40/hr
Huntington-Ashland WV-KY-OH MSA $66,410 or $31.93/hr $39,520 or $19.00/hr $78,580 or $37.78/hr
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV $61,620 or $29.62/hr $55,140 or $26.51/hr $75,620 or $36.35/hr
Weirton-Steubenville WV-OH MSA $56,120 or $26.98/hr $42,380 or $20.38/hr $63,300 or $30.43/hr

West Virginia Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $48,200 or $23.17/hr $39,400 or $18.94/hr $65,490 or $31.48/hr
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,890 or $27.35/hr $43,630 or $20.98/hr $63,370 or $30.46/hr

West Virginia's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 15%
Job Openings 69 estimated annual job openings
Employment 640 were employed in this occupation

West Virginia's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Workforce Investment Area 1 87 20% 1 9 10

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$61,750

Average Hourly Wage

$29.69

Average Annual Range

$38,940 to $81,300

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 39,900 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Average growth
  The continuing adoption of automated manufacturing machinery will require more maintenance workers, mechanics, and millwrights to keep machines in good working order over the next decade. The use of automated conveyors to move products and materials in factories is an area of high demand for these workers, because the conveyor belts, motors, and rollers need regular care and maintenance. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Construction (NAICS230000) (47%)
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (32.8%)
  • Specialty trade contractors (NAICS238000) (29.3%)
  • Building equipment contractors (NAICS238200) (25.4%)
  • Construction of buildings (NAICS236000) (15.4%)
  • Nonresidential building construction (NAICS236200) (15%)
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS336000) (8.7%)
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS321000) (7.3%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (7.1%)
  • Repair and maintenance (NAICS811000) (7.1%)
  • Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance (NAICS811300) (7.1%)