Millwrights vs Elevator Maintenance Mechanics
Median pay is about $10k higher for Millwrights. Both usually start with the same education: apprenticeship.
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| Measure | Millwrights | Elevator Maintenance Mechanics |
|---|---|---|
| Pay | ||
| Median pay | $65,700, higher | $55,720 |
| Entry pay 25th percentile | $56,390, higher | $46,610 |
| Experienced pay 75th percentile | $81,500, higher | $65,630 |
| Outlook, 2025 to 2035 | ||
| Projected growth | +0.9% Stable | +6.4% Growing fast, higher |
| Openings a year | 3,200 | 2,100 |
| Getting in | ||
| Typical education | Apprenticeship | Apprenticeship |
| Difficulty modeled | 2.4 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| AI | ||
| Displacement risk modeled | Low | Moderate |
| AI exposure modeled, percentile | 2nd pct | 18th pct |
Where the skills differ
Only Millwrights
- Learning Strategies
Only Elevator Maintenance Mechanics
- Active Learning
Both lean on critical thinking, active listening, monitoring, reading comprehension, speaking.
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2025-2035). Skills: O*NET 30.3. Difficulty, displacement risk and AI exposure are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.