How much does a plumber make in Albany?
$77,460a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $37.24 an hour or $6,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.24
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,050Median: $77,460Highest 10%: $116,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| 25th | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| Median | $77,460 | $37.24 | |
| 75th | $111,300 | $53.52 | |
| 90th | $116,600 | $56.03 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Binghamton, NY | $87,990 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $81,820 |
| New York, NY | $78,610 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,580 |
| Utica, NY | $72,810 |
| Buffalo, NY | $72,230 |
| Kingston, NY | $70,190 |
| Syracuse, NY | $67,040 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $64,990 |
| Elmira, NY | $64,680 |
| Ithaca, NY | $64,460 |
| Watertown, NY | $61,490 |
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How much does a plumber make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $37.24 ($77,460 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $77,460 against $63,800 nationally, 21% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $77,490, so Albany pays 0% more.
Where does Albany rank for plumber pay?
72 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.