Plumber Salary in Milwaukee, WI
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$56,847
Hourly Rate
$27.33
/hour
Jobs in Area
399
employed
Plumber Salary Range in Milwaukee, WI
Annual Salary Range
$37k
10th percentile
$48k
25th
$66k
75th
$83k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $36,635 | $17.61 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,588 | $22.88 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $56,847 | $27.33 |
| 75th Percentile | $66,489 | $31.97 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $83,318 | $40.06 |
| Average (Mean) | $61,318 | $29.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Plumber salary in Milwaukee, WI is $56,847 per year or $27.33 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Milwaukee-Waukesha Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Milwaukee, WI Compares
vs National Average
$60,090
vs Wisconsin Average
$59,936
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$60,347
Cost of living in Milwaukee, WI is 5.8% below the national average.
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