Millwright salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A millwright earns a median of $65,700 a year ($31.59 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $69,780. About 40,330 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $65,700
- Gross pay
- $2,526.92
- Federal income tax
- −$219.38
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$156.67
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$36.64
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,114.23
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $65,700
- Federal
- $5,704
- FICA
- $5,026
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $54,970
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Millwrights. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-9044). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a millwright make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $31.59; the average is $33.55.
What is the salary range for a millwright?
The bottom 10% earn under $46,290 and the top 10% earn over $93,600 a year.
How much is $65,700 after taxes?
About $54,970 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $52,085 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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