Wisconsin
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Wisconsin
26 listed pipefitter programs in Wisconsin, plus BLS pay data for the state and 15 metro areas.
- $84,720Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $50,020Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $81,210Median pay (state)
- $120,070Top 10% earn over
10,210 jobs in Wisconsin · 26 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Wisconsin
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $50,020 | $61,430 | $81,210 | $103,560 | $120,070 | $84,720 | 10,210 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,370 | $65,290 | $101,630 | $114,980 | $121,720 | $92,030 | 6,730 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $51,240 | $63,690 | $92,720 | $100,330 | $103,150 | $83,820 | 210 |
| Appleton, WI | $52,910 | $61,040 | $91,750 | $104,690 | $119,880 | $86,560 | 890 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $48,960 | $61,910 | $91,530 | $104,880 | $109,950 | $83,390 | 150 |
| Green Bay, WI | $53,590 | $63,800 | $90,570 | $103,610 | $120,070 | $86,800 | 730 |
| Wausau, WI | $50,380 | $62,090 | $86,750 | $100,360 | $103,440 | $83,350 | 260 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $53,340 | $69,300 | $86,320 | $107,470 | $110,900 | $86,490 | 230 |
| Madison, WI | $48,310 | $61,440 | $85,160 | $107,370 | $123,270 | $86,590 | 1,590 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $46,300 | $59,270 | $85,060 | $98,120 | $109,350 | $80,110 | 420 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $56,520 | $62,350 | $84,700 | $108,000 | $124,470 | $89,150 | 2,760 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $49,770 | $60,980 | $82,610 | $98,000 | $105,590 | $82,140 | 280 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $47,700 | $59,740 | $79,070 | $103,480 | $108,020 | $81,660 | 140 |
Programs
Listed programs in Wisconsin
Every pipefitter program we matched in Wisconsin. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Appleton, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 9 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Appleton, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 46 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Gateway Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Kenosha, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,108–$7,398 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Gateway Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Kenosha, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $5,108–$7,398 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Mid-State Technical College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 13 | $4,828–$6,900 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Mid-State Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $4,828–$6,900 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Milwaukee, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 40 | $5,360–$7,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Milwaukee, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 9 | $5,360–$7,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Nicolet Area Technical College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Rhinelander, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,951–$5,841 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Nicolet Area Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Rhinelander, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $4,951–$5,841 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Northcentral Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Wausau, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $5,139–$7,431 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Northwood Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Rice Lake, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $5,044–$7,336 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Fennimore, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,618–$7,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Pewaukee, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 49 | $4,952–$7,266 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Western Technical College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | La Crosse, WI | Associate degree | 0 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Western Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | La Crosse, WI | Associate degree | 6 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Appleton Area Steamfitter JAC | Appleton, WI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Eau Claire Area Steamfitting JAC | Eau Claire, WI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Green Bay Area Steamfitting JAC | Appleton, WI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| K-R-W Steamfitting JAC | Sturtevant, WI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| La Crosse Area Steamfitting JAC | Eau Claire, WI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Madison Area Steamfitting JAC | Milwaukee, WI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| SE WI Area Steamfitting JAC | Milwaukee, WI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Tri-City Area Steamfitting JAC | Eau Claire, WI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
Browse by city
Related resources
Keep researching
Plumber and pipefitter path for veteransMilitary experience and apprenticeship entry. · MilitaryToTrades.comGI Bill-approved plumbing programsSchools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comAll registered apprenticeships in WisconsinThe full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.