CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN WISCONSIN.
BLS wage data for 13 of 17 trades in Wisconsin. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011 · 170 workers
$46.83
/hr median · 2024
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 710 workers
$44.19
/hr median · 2024
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 13,160 workers
$39.16
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 9,120 workers
$37.75
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 9,120 workers
$37.75
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 1,050 workers
$36.89
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 2,990 workers
$36.53
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 12,630 workers
$36.10
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 8,320 workers
$34.93
/hr median · 2024
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 730 workers
$32.84
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 15,330 workers
$29.04
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 16,820 workers
$26.74
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 530 workers
$26.27
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 3,430 workers
$24.05
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069
data pending
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071
data pending
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011
data pending