SOC 47-2152 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Wausau
Wausau, WI · 10 metro areas compared
At $86,750 a year, the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Wausau, WI sits 36.0% above the national figure of $63,800.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $86,750 a year, the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Wausau, WI sits 36.0% above the national figure of $63,800. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,090 and $100,360. The lowest tenth earn under $50,380, while the highest tenth earn more than $103,440.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Eau Claire records the highest median at $92,720. Of the 268 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 41st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,380 | −21.0% |
| 25th | $62,090 | −2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $86,750 | +36.0% |
| 75th | $100,360 | +57.3% |
| 90th | $103,440 | +62.1% |
| Mean | $83,350 | +30.6% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $92,720 | 210 | |
| 2 | Appleton | $91,750 | 890 | |
| 3 | Sheboygan | $91,530 | 150 | |
| 4 | Green Bay | $90,570 | 730 | |
| 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 Wausau run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $86,750 goes as far as $92,189 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 44.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$86,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,189US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,750 a year, 36.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,380 to $103,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 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 Wausau, WI?
The median annual wage is $86,750, or $41.71 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 Wausau, WI is 36.0% 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 Wausau, WI earns more than $103,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,380 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 260 jobs in this occupation in Wausau, 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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