Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,620 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Buffalo earn between $36,400 and $53,680.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $44KMedian
- $54K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,060 | $3,755 | $21.66 |
| Median | $43,790 | $3,649 | $21.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,680 | $4,473 | $25.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Buffalo earn 16% less than the New York average ($53,390) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $45,060 | $43,790 | $32,240 | $59,620 | 200 |
| New York | $53,390 | $52,000 | $36,740 | $72,800 | 4,840 |
| United States | $43,730 | $42,360 | $33,590 | $57,780 | 44,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Buffalo
On the average salary of $45,060, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $36,512 a year, or $3,043 a month and $1,404 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $45,060 buys what about $47,014 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 5th of 6 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($54,180).
- New York$54,180
- Kiryas Joel$48,570
- Syracuse$47,080
- Albany$46,520
- Buffalo$45,060
- Rochester$43,020
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in New York
Highest-paying cities for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,600).
- Seattle, WA$65,600
- Santa Maria, CA$58,030
- San Francisco, CA$54,650
- New York, NY$54,180
- Spokane, WA$51,280
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Buffalo: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Buffalo?
$21.66 an hour on average, and $21.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $36,512 a year ($3,043 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,060. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,730).
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; area Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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