Millwright in Wyoming: Salary, License Requirements, and How to Start

Skilled trades

Wyoming employs 130 millwrights, with a statewide median of $62,780 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Wyoming licensing picture, and where to train.

What Millwrights Earn in Wyoming (May 2025)

Wyoming median pay: $62,780 (May 2025)
Starting range (10th percentile): $45,320
Experienced (75th percentile): $84,270
Top earners (90th percentile): $84,270
Employed in Wyoming: 130
U.S. median (for comparison): $65,110 (May 2024)

What That Pay Is Worth in Wyoming

Prices in Wyoming run about 7% below the national average (cost-of-living index 92.7 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $62,780 median stretches to roughly $67,724 in national buying-power terms.

Job Outlook in Wyoming (2024–2034)

Wyoming is projected to grow millwrights employment +9.8%, faster than the +0.0% projected nationally. The state expects about 20 openings a year, counting both growth and workers who retire or move on.

Wyoming License and Certification Requirements

No state license; UBC Millwright apprenticeship — regulated by the No Wyoming state license — union apprenticeship path.

Wyoming does not license millwrights.
Apply to a UBC Millwrights regional apprenticeship (earn-while-you-learn, ~4 years).
Complete on-the-job training plus related instruction in precision machinery installation and alignment.

Official requirements: No Wyoming state license — union apprenticeship path →

Training in Wyoming

Strong pay for precision mechanical work. Wyoming's mining, power, and energy facilities hire; some travel for installs.

Real training providers and registered apprenticeships in Wyoming include:

Laramie County Community College — Certificate / Associate
Western Wyoming Community College — Certificate / Associate

Is This the Right Move for You?

Best for: People who like mechanical puzzles, want solid union wages, and are comfortable with industrial environments.

Think twice if: Heavy lifting, industrial noise, and working around large moving machinery sounds miserable rather than interesting.

Why it's resilient: Millwrights install and maintain industrial machinery — precision mechanical work that requires on-site problem solving in manufacturing plants and facilities.

First Steps

Contact the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Millwright division or check local industrial union apprenticeship openings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do millwrights make in Wyoming?

The median wage for millwrights in Wyoming is $62,780 per year (May 2025, BLS). Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $45,320, and top earners (90th percentile) make about $84,270. Pay varies by metro and years of experience.

What license or certification do you need to become a Millwright in Wyoming?

No state license; UBC Millwright apprenticeship, overseen by the No Wyoming state license — union apprenticeship path. Wyoming does not license millwrights.

Is being a Millwright a good career in Wyoming?

Millwrights install and maintain industrial machinery — precision mechanical work that requires on-site problem solving in manufacturing plants and facilities.

Where can I train to become a Millwright in Wyoming?

Real Wyoming options include Laramie County Community College, Western Wyoming Community College. Most millwrights start with an accredited program, then earn the credential the state or employer requires.

Is Millwright a growing career in Wyoming?

Wyoming projects millwrights employment to change +9.8% from 2024 to 2034, with about 20 openings a year — a growing field in the state.

Sources and Verification

Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Wyoming statewide and metro estimates for SOC 49-9044. Licensing summary compiled from the No Wyoming state license — union apprenticeship path (2026-06-11). Requirements change — always confirm current rules with the board and verify program costs and outcomes before enrolling.

BLS Occupational Outlook · O*NET Wyoming wages · Wyoming licensing/certification source

Employment projections: Projections Central / BLS Employment Projections (2024–2034); Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities.

Pay percentiles describe current workers, not entry-level offers; training costs and local demand vary, so verify locally before committing money or quitting a job.