Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,210 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Milwaukee earn between $23,470 and $49,070.
- $23K10th
- $23K25th
- $39KMedian
- $49K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,510 | $3,292 | $19.00 |
| Median | $39,020 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,470 | $1,956 | $11.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,070 | $4,089 | $23.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Milwaukee earn 6% less than the Wisconsin average ($42,200) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $39,510 | $39,020 | $23,470 | $58,210 | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $42,200 | $41,670 | $23,470 | $57,390 | 450 |
| United States | $43,730 | $42,360 | $33,590 | $57,780 | 44,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $39,510, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $32,866 a year, or $2,739 a month and $1,264 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $39,510 buys what about $40,758 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 9.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 3rd of 3 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($43,150).
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Wisconsin
Highest-paying cities for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,600).
- Seattle, WA$65,600
- Santa Maria, CA$58,030
- San Francisco, CA$54,650
- New York, NY$54,180
- Spokane, WA$51,280
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Milwaukee: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Milwaukee?
$19.00 an hour on average, and $18.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $32,866 a year ($2,739 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,510.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,730).
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 47-3015; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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