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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in New York
- New York$90,820
- Binghamton$83,040
- Glens Falls$82,920
- Albany$81,330
- Kingston$79,840
- Utica$75,430
- Watertown$74,000
- Elmira$73,740
- Buffalo$73,700
- Rochester$73,550
- Ithaca$72,450
- Kiryas Joel$71,830
- Syracuse$71,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $90,820 | $78,610 | $61,900 | $68,321 | 113 |
| Binghamton | $83,040 | $87,990 | $60,160 | $63,286 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $82,920 | $81,820 | $54,850 | $63,209 | 95 |
| Albany | $81,330 | $77,460 | $59,840 | $62,178 | 100 |
| Kingston | $79,840 | $70,190 | $53,140 | $61,211 | 101 |
| Utica | $75,430 | $72,810 | $51,280 | $58,351 | 93 |
| Watertown | $74,000 | $61,490 | $45,000 | $57,424 | 88 |
| Elmira | $73,740 | $64,680 | $50,700 | $57,255 | 94 |
| Buffalo | $73,700 | $72,230 | $51,310 | $57,229 | 96 |
| Rochester | $73,550 | $73,580 | $55,630 | $57,132 | 97 |
| Ithaca | $72,450 | $64,460 | $49,920 | $56,419 | 103 |
| Kiryas Joel | $71,830 | $64,990 | $48,920 | $56,017 | 109 |
| Syracuse | $71,590 | $67,040 | $51,070 | $55,861 | 96 |
*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.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state
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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 47-2152.
- 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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