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Millwrights Salary in Virginia

Millwrights in Virginia earn a median $51,430 a year, 22% below the U.S. median.

Median in VA
$51,430 a year
U.S. median
$65,700 a year
Employment
690
Location quotient
0.65
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Virginia

10%: $42,730Median: $51,43090%: $82,010
Median (50%)
$51,430 · $24.73 an hour
Mean (average)
$56,020 · $26.93 an hour (estimate error ±3.1%)
10th percentile
$42,730 · $20.54 an hour
25th percentile
$45,760 · $22.00 an hour
75th percentile
$62,070 · $29.84 an hour
90th percentile
$82,010 · $39.43 an hour
Employment
690 (estimate error ±28.2%)
Jobs per 1,000
0.17
Location quotient
0.65 (1.00 = national share)

Millwrights pay by metro area in Virginia

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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AreaMedian wageEmployment
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$66,56050
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$55,430Not reported
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$50,590Not reported
Richmond, VA$48,890150
Lynchburg, VA$45,76050

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Frequently asked questions

How much do millwrights make in Virginia?
The median wage for millwrights in Virginia is $51,430 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 690 jobs in the state.
Where in Virginia do millwrights earn the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $66,560 a year.