How much does a plumber make in Milwaukee?
$84,700a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $40.72 an hour or $7,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.72
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,520Median: $84,700Highest 10%: $124,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,520 | $27.17 | |
| 25th | $62,350 | $29.98 | |
| Median | $84,700 | $40.72 | |
| 75th | $108,000 | $51.92 | |
| 90th | $124,500 | $59.84 |
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 |
| Madison, WI | $85,160 |
| Duluth, MN | $85,060 |
| La Crosse, WI | $82,610 |
| Janesville, WI | $79,070 |
| Kenosha, WI | $77,340 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $77,310 |
| Racine, WI | $77,070 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $40.72 ($84,700 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $84,700 against $63,800 nationally, 33% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $81,210, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for plumber pay?
35 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,500 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.