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SOC 49-9044 · Illinois

Millwrights Salary in Illinois

Millwrights in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $76,530 a year) and the least in Rockford ($63,980), across the 4 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the millwrights average at $70,530 and the median at $66,640 for 2,160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $69,780.

$77Khighest: Chicago

$64Klowest: Rockford

1,790jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Millwrights average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$76,530
Decatur$68,560
Peoria$65,020
Rockford$63,980

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$76,530	$74,730	$53,800	$59,022	104
Decatur	$68,560	$63,190	$63,190	$53,809	88
Peoria	$65,020	$61,870	$46,420	$51,346	91
Rockford	$63,980	$66,560	$40,580	$50,562	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Millwrights salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9044.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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