Millwright Salaries

Millwright salaries in Canada

Base pay
$64K - $79K/yr
$71K/yrAverage base pay
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Last updated Jul 8, 2026502 Salaries submitted
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Job title | Years of Experience
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Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
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Millwright
4-6 Years
$78K - $91K/yr
Cambridge, ON
$78K - $91K/yr
Millwright
4-6 Years
$103K - $120K/yr
Brandon, MB
$103K - $120K/yr
Millwright
4-6 Years
$105K - $122K/yr
Iqaluit, NU
$105K - $122K/yr
Millwright
4-6 Years
$85K/yr
$83K • $2K
Guelph, ON
$85K/yr
$83K • $2K
Millwright
7-9 Years
$99K/yr
$87K • $12K
London, ON
$99K/yr
$87K • $12K
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Millwright
4-6 Years
$57K/yr
$57K • $0
Edmonton, AB
$57K/yr
$57K • $0
Millwright
15+ Years
$123K/yr
$120K • $3K
Princeton, BC
$123K/yr
$120K • $3K
Millwright
15+ Years
$93K/yr
$88K • $5K
Port Colborne, ON
$93K/yr
$88K • $5K
Millwright
4-6 Years
$86K - $100K/yr
Montreal, QC
$86K - $100K/yr
Millwright
1-3 Years
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Woodfibre, BC
$95K/yr
$95K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Millwright salaries

The average salary for a Millwright is $71,228 per year or $34 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $86,262 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $64,396 (25th percentile) and $78,785 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 502 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Millwright employees in Canada as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Millwright in Canada is $78,785 per year, $6,565 per month or $38 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Millwright in Canada is $64,396 per year, $5,366 per month or $31 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Millwright ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $60,098 per year (estimate) and goes up to $71,228 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Millwrights make a good living providing their family with a steady income. Salaries for millwrights are average for Canadians. Millwrights make the most amount of money in the Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Millwrights can make higher salaries if they work in rural areas or small towns. If you are looking to make more money as a millwright, you can work within a large construction company that has locations throughout Canada.
Higher education and experience will make you more money as a millwright. Most employers only require a high school diploma and some industrial machinery experience for you to get started. But that’ll only get you starting wages. The best way to improve your education as a millwright is to enroll in a formal apprenticeship training program.. This three- to four-year training course will have you certified as a millwright, and if you write the Red Seal exam, you’ll be certified to work all across Canada. The apprenticeship program and the Red Seal endorsement will significantly affect your salary as a millwright. Experience takes time, but if you hone your skills, you become a desired commodity and get paid well for your efforts.
Negotiating your salary as a millwright should correspond with your education and experience. It’ll be different for someone in the middle of their apprenticeship compared to a Red Seal millwright with years of experience. The apprentice needs to research the average wage for each level of training in their province or territory and negotiate a raise that’s at least equal to the average. But if you’re a seasoned veteran with Red Seal accreditation, you still need to do some research to find out what experienced millwrights earn in your province or territory. From there, you can use that as a starting point for negotiations, and since valuable top talent in all industries is hard to come by, employers will tend to pay what you ask for within reason and up to a 20% increase is usually within reason.
About 66.22% of Millwright professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Millwright in Canada as a good salary.
Millwright professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $58,814 and $86,262 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $71,228 following the average career path of a Millwright.