Millwrights pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,410 or more. The middle half of millwrights in Fort Wayne earn between $62,330 and $91,410.
- $59K10th
- $62K25th
- $91KMedian
- $91K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,620 | $6,635 | $38.28 |
| Median | $91,410 | $7,618 | $43.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,330 | $5,194 | $29.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,410 | $7,618 | $43.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Millwrights pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Millwrights in Fort Wayne earn 5% more than the Indiana average ($75,640) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($69,780). At the median the gap is +39% against the U.S. median of $65,700.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $79,620 | $91,410 | $58,670 | $91,410 | 110 |
| Indiana | $75,640 | $77,140 | $48,600 | $95,960 | 1,760 |
| United States | $69,780 | $65,700 | $46,290 | $93,600 | 40,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Millwrights salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $79,620, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $61,234 a year, or $5,103 a month and $2,355 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for millwrights? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $79,620 buys what about $86,009 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Millwrights salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 1st of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fort Wayne$79,620
- Indianapolis$76,880
- South Bend$69,240
- Lafayette$67,130
Highest-paying cities for millwrights
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,030).
- San Francisco, CA$104,030
- Kennewick, WA$102,810
- New York, NY$95,250
- Los Angeles, CA$92,470
- Seattle, WA$89,800
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Millwrights salary in Fort Wayne: questions
How much do millwrights make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$38.28 an hour on average, and $43.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level millwrights salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the millwrights take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $61,234 a year ($5,103 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,620. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do millwrights earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($69,780).
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; area Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.89, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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