salary$72,230 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,040per year
Jobs in the area1,430people work this job
Can a plumber afford Buffalo?
OK. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 23.2% of the median plumber salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a plumber in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $72,230 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $40,300 and $104,040.
Can a plumber afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 23.2% of the median plumber salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.