Plumber Salary in New York, NY
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The median plumber in the New York area earns $78,610 a year ($37.79 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($63,800) and 1% above the New York State median ($77,490). Half of the 21,040 plumbers there earn between $61,900 and $107,970.
Median $78,610
10th: $47,87090th: $145,480
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,870 | $46,130 | $44,150 |
| 25th percentile | $61,900 | $59,960 | $50,190 |
| Median | $78,610 | $77,490 | $63,800 |
| 75th percentile | $107,970 | $101,230 | $85,110 |
| 90th percentile | $145,480 | $130,420 | $108,420 |
| Average | $90,820 | $83,790 | $72,170 |
| Jobs | 21,040 | 23,210 | 465,840 |
New York, NY ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for plumber pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($107,560).
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- Buffalo, NY: $72,230
- San Jose, CA: $107,560
- Chicago, IL: $103,380
- Minneapolis, MN: $101,630
- Portland, OR: $101,010
- Boston, MA: $96,760
- Seattle, WA: $95,230
- Detroit, MI: $86,370
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- Construction Laborer: $61,270
- Electrician: $79,020
- Carpenter: $74,300
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- Construction Supervisor: $103,990
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.