What is the salary of a Millwright?

The typical salary range is $45,619 - $91,238 per year.

Tech & EngineeringStable

Millwright

Operational-level

Also known as: Automated Equipment Engineer, Automated Equipment Engineering Technician (Automated Equipment Engineering Tech), Automated Equipment Technician (Automated Equipment Tech), Automobile Equipment Engineer Technician (Auto Equipment Engineer Tech)

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

MillwrightIndustrial MaintenanceMachinery InstallationHeavy EquipmentMechanical EngineeringTechnical TradesManufacturingTechnicalAutomotiveSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Autodesk AutoCAD Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word SAP software

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

Millwrights will increasingly leverage AI for predictive maintenance and advanced diagnostic tools, shifting their focus towards more proactive and data-driven equipment management. While AI might automate some routine monitoring, it will augment their capabilities in complex troubleshooting, system integration, and precision adjustments. Therefore, Millwrights will need to adapt by mastering these new intelligent technologies and continuously upskilling in data interpretation and human-machine collaboration.

Salary

$45,619 - $91,238 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position