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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in New York
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $54,180 | $52,000 | $43,180 | $43,339 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $48,570 | $45,930 | $37,070 | $39,140 | 109 |
| Syracuse | $47,080 | $46,610 | $38,390 | $38,024 | 96 |
| Albany | $46,520 | $44,010 | $37,300 | $37,605 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $45,060 | $43,790 | $36,400 | $36,512 | 96 |
| Rochester | $43,020 | $38,500 | $34,210 | $34,985 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3015.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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