salary$78,610 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$145,480per year
Jobs in the area21,040people work this job
Can a plumber afford New York?
Expensive. Rent of $2,806 a month takes 42.8% of the median plumber salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in New York, NY?
The median pay for a plumber in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $78,610 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $47,870 and $145,480.
Can a plumber afford to live in New York?
Typical rent of $2,806 a month takes 42.8% of the median plumber salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.