Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a right-to-work state and an SAA state. The Dept. of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) licenses electricians, master plumbers, and HVAC contractors through separate credential programs. Wisconsin has strong union apprenticeship programs in the Milwaukee metro area despite right-to-work status.
Licensing boards.
| Trade | Board | Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC | Wisconsin DSPS — HVAC Contractor | Verify license → |
| Electrician / Plumber (all credentials) | Wisconsin Dept. of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) | Verify license → |
Source: state licensing boards. Links go directly to public licensee lookups where available.
Apprenticeship system.
Wisconsin is a RAPIDS state — the federal Office of Apprenticeship administers registered apprenticeship programs directly via the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System. Apprenticeship data is reported to the U.S. Department of Labor at the individual record level.
Browse by trade in Wisconsin.
Each page covers the license board, real pay data, apprenticeship path, and state-specific gotchas for that trade in Wisconsin.