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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Maintenance Pipefitter in Wisconsin is $79,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.
However, a Senior Maintenance Pipefitter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Senior Maintenance Pipefitter Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $92,700 | $7,725 | $1,783 | $45 |
| Average | $79,100 | $6,592 | $1,521 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $71,400 | $5,950 | $1,373 | $34 |
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A Senior Maintenance Pipefitter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Maintenance Pipefitter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Senior Maintenance Pipefitter | $76,570 |
| Intermediate Level Senior Maintenance Pipefitter | $77,143 |
| Senior Level Senior Maintenance Pipefitter | $80,110 |
| Specialist Level Senior Maintenance Pipefitter | $84,192 |
| Expert Level Senior Maintenance Pipefitter | $85,212 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Maintenance Pipefitters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
Senior Maintenance Pipefitter salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $87,661. While startup companies pay approximate $74,240.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $74,240 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $78,491 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $84,676 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $87,661 |
For Senior Maintenance Pipefitter roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Retail & Wholesale sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Senior Maintenance Pipefitter positions in Software & Networking or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Maintenance Pipefitter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & Utilities | $102,830 | $49.0 | 30% |
| Retail & Wholesale | $98,875 | $48.0 | 25% |
| Biotechnology | $94,920 | $46.0 | 20% |
| MFG Durable | $90,965 | $44.0 | 15% |
| Construction | $87,010 | $42.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Senior Maintenance Pipefitter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $92,700 | $7,725 | $1,783 | $45 |
| Average | $79,100 | $6,592 | $1,521 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $71,400 | $5,950 | $1,373 | $34 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Senior Maintenance Pipefitter job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
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Madison, WI
Educated Solutions Corp | Madison, WI
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Richfield, WI
Strohwig Industries Inc | Richfield, WI
Senior Maintenance Technician Richfield, WI Full-Time 1st Shift (5:45 AM - 2:15 PM) $38.00-$50.00/hour Keep Our Operation Running.At Strohwig, our CNC mach... more
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