Careers · Millwrights · Illinois
Millwrights in Illinois
Millwrights install, dismantle, and move machinery and heavy equipment in factories, plants, and industrial facilities. They read blueprints and layout plans to position equipment precisely, then secure it in place In Illinois the median pay is $66,640 a year, 1% above the national median of $65,700.
$66,640median pay in Illinois, per year
$49,620–$85,150middle half earn
2,160employed in Illinois
$65,700U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
9open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
5employers hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
NV · AZ · TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
InstallationEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringRepairingOperation and ControlQuality Control Analysis
Knowledge areas
MechanicalMathematics (knowledge)Building and ConstructionEducation and TrainingEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Millwrights.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Millwrights pay in other states
New Jersey · $107,540New Mexico · $90,230Michigan · $89,190Wisconsin · $82,630Colorado · $81,440Kansas · $79,690New York · $79,560Minnesota · $78,570California · $77,950Indiana · $77,140
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against millwrights and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against millwrights and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 49-9044.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.