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Plumber Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$39.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,001/year ($5,250/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $120,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,210 Plumber jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Plumber salary of $81,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,001 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $81,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,036 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,213 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,961 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,001 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,250 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Wisconsin?
- The median Plumber salary in Wisconsin is $81,210 per year ($39.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,430 and $103,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $81,210, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $63,001 per year ($5,250 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 10,210 Plumber jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.