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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee$89,150
- Green Bay$86,800
- Madison$86,590
- Appleton$86,560
- Oshkosh$86,490
- Eau Claire$83,820
- Sheboygan$83,390
- Wausau$83,350
- Fond du Lac$83,340
- Kenosha$82,280
- La Crosse$82,140
- Janesville$81,660
- Racine$81,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $89,150 | $84,700 | $62,350 | $67,764 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $86,800 | $90,570 | $63,800 | $66,250 | 93 |
| Madison | $86,590 | $85,160 | $61,440 | $66,115 | 97 |
| Appleton | $86,560 | $91,750 | $61,040 | $66,095 | 92 |
| Oshkosh | $86,490 | $86,320 | $69,300 | $66,050 | 93 |
| Eau Claire | $83,820 | $92,720 | $63,690 | $64,330 | 93 |
| Sheboygan | $83,390 | $91,530 | $61,910 | $64,053 | 94 |
| Wausau | $83,350 | $86,750 | $62,090 | $64,028 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $83,340 | $77,310 | $60,140 | $64,021 | 92 |
| Kenosha | $82,280 | $77,340 | $59,130 | $63,338 | 101 |
| La Crosse | $82,140 | $82,610 | $60,980 | $63,248 | 92 |
| Janesville | $81,660 | $79,070 | $59,740 | $62,939 | 94 |
| Racine | $81,250 | $77,070 | $59,170 | $62,675 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2152.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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