Average Plumber Salary in New York

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Plumber in New York earns $68,800 per year, which is above the national average of $61,550. This translates to approximately $33.08 per hour, $2,646 biweekly, or $5,733 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New York is 39% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$51,600	$24.81
Average (50th)	$68,800	$33.08
Experienced (75th)	$79,100	$38.04
Top Earners (90th)	$89,400	$42.98

Plumber Salary by City in New York

City	Average Salary	Monthly
New York City	$74,300	$6,192/mo
Buffalo	$70,200	$5,850/mo
Rochester	$67,400	$5,617/mo
Albany	$65,400	$5,450/mo
Syracuse	$64,000	$5,333/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + apprenticeship
Job Growth (2022-2032)	2% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4%-10.9% (9 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.39 (+39% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New York

Major employers hiring Plumbers in New York include JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Mount Sinai, IBM, and Pfizer. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for trades professionals.

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