SOC 47-2152 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Appleton
Appleton, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Appleton, WI the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters reaches $91,750 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Appleton, WI the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters reaches $91,750 a year. That is 43.8% more than the national median of $63,800. Pay ranges from under $52,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $119,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,040 to $104,690.
Employment stands at 890, or 7.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Eau Claire records the highest median at $92,720. Of the 347 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 57th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,910 | −17.1% |
| 25th | $61,040 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $91,750 | +43.8% |
| 75th | $104,690 | +64.1% |
| 90th | $119,880 | +87.9% |
| Mean | $86,560 | +35.7% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $92,720 | 210 | |
| 2 | Sheboygan | $91,530 | 150 | |
| 3 | Green Bay | $90,570 | 730 | |
| 4 | Wausau | $86,750 | 260 | |
| 5 | Oshkosh | $86,320 | 230 | |
| 6 | Madison | $85,160 | 1,590 | |
| 7 | Milwaukee | $84,700 | 2,760 | |
| 8 | La Crosse | $82,610 | 280 | |
| 9 | Janesville | $79,070 | 140 | |
| 10 | Kenosha | $77,340 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Appleton run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $91,750 goes as far as $97,503 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 52.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,503US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,750 a year, 43.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,910 to $119,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 890 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eau Claire, at $92,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Appleton, WI?
The median annual wage is $91,750, or $44.11 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,800, so pay in Appleton, WI is 43.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Appleton, WI earns more than $119,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Eau Claire, at $92,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 890 jobs in this occupation in Appleton, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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