salary$84,700 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,470per year
Jobs in the area2,760people work this job
Can a plumber afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 18.2% of the median plumber salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a plumber in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $84,700 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $56,520 and $124,470.
Can a plumber afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 18.2% of the median plumber salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.