How much does a plumber make in Wisconsin?
$81,210a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Wisconsin. That is $39.04 an hour or $6,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.04
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,020Median: $81,210Highest 10%: $120,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,020 | $24.05 | |
| 25th | $61,430 | $29.53 | |
| Median | $81,210 | $39.04 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.79 | |
| 90th | $120,100 | $57.73 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 4. Minnesota | $94,410 |
| 5. Alaska | $93,920 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $93,880 |
| 7. Wisconsin | $81,210 |
| 8. Washington | $81,030 |
| 9. Michigan | $80,190 |
| 10. Montana | $79,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $39.04 ($81,210 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $81,210 against $63,800 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for plumber pay?
Wisconsin ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays plumbers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $101,600 a year.
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.