How much does a plumber make in New York?
$77,490a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in New York. That is $37.25 an hour or $6,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.25
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,130Median: $77,490Highest 10%: $130,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| 25th | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| Median | $77,490 | $37.25 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.67 | |
| 90th | $130,400 | $62.70 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Binghamton, NY | $87,990 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $81,820 |
| New York, NY | $78,610 |
| Albany, NY | $77,460 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 10. Montana | $79,960 |
| 11. New Jersey | $78,240 |
| 12. Hawaii | $78,060 |
| 13. New York | $77,490 |
| 14. Connecticut | $77,280 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $76,470 |
| 16. Indiana | $76,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.25 ($77,490 a year).
Do plumbers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $77,490 against $63,800 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New York rank for plumber pay?
New York ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays plumbers the most?
Binghamton, NY, with a median of $87,990 a year.
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.