Millwrights Salary in Texas
The median pay for a millwrights in Texas is $61,910/year ($29.77/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $111K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $62K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level millwrights (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $111K or more, a $73K spread from bottom to top.
Millwrights salary by metro in Texas
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $68K | +9% | 800 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $67K | +8% | 80 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $63K | +2% | 710 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62K | +1% | 150 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $62K | +0% | 250 |
| Longview | $59K | -5% | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $57K | -8% | 70 |
| El Paso | $52K | -17% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do millwrights make in Texas?
The median is $61,910 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,700, and experienced millwrights can clear $110,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,315/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 32.8% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $67,669 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.