How much does a plumber make in Madison?
$85,160a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $40.94 an hour or $7,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.94
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,310Median: $85,160Highest 10%: $123,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 25th | $61,440 | $29.54 | |
| Median | $85,160 | $40.94 | |
| 75th | $107,400 | $51.62 | |
| 90th | $123,300 | $59.26 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,600 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $92,720 |
| Appleton, WI | $91,750 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $91,530 |
| Green Bay, WI | $90,570 |
| Wausau, WI | $86,750 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $86,320 |
| Duluth, MN | $85,060 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $84,700 |
| La Crosse, WI | $82,610 |
| Janesville, WI | $79,070 |
| Kenosha, WI | $77,340 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $77,310 |
| Racine, WI | $77,070 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Pipelayer | $86,870 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Electrician | $78,430 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $78,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $40.94 ($85,160 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $85,160 against $63,800 nationally, 33% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $81,210, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for plumber pay?
30 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.