Average Plumber Salary in Wisconsin

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Plumber in Wisconsin earns $60,300 per year, which is below the national average of $61,550. This translates to approximately $28.99 per hour, $2,319 biweekly, or $5,025 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Wisconsin is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$45,200	$21.73
Average (50th)	$60,300	$28.99
Experienced (75th)	$69,300	$33.34
Top Earners (90th)	$78,400	$37.69

Plumber Salary by City in Wisconsin

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Milwaukee	$65,100	$5,425/mo
Madison	$61,500	$5,125/mo
Green Bay	$59,100	$4,925/mo
Kenosha	$57,300	$4,775/mo
Racine	$56,100	$4,675/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + apprenticeship
Job Growth (2022-2032)	2% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	3.5%-7.65% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Wisconsin

Major employers hiring Plumbers in Wisconsin include Epic Systems, Northwestern Mutual, Kohl's, Rockwell Automation, and SC Johnson. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for trades professionals.

Calculate Your Wisconsin Take-Home Pay

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