The median pay for a millwrights in Maine is $64,500/year ($31.01/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $85K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Millwrights salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $46,670, 25th percentile $54,720, median $64,500, 75th percentile $77,990, 90th percentile $84,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level millwrights (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $85K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $64,500 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,670, and experienced millwrights can clear $84,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,219/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 30.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a millwrights salary go in Maine?▼
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median millwrights salary is worth about $66,018 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do millwrights get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
