Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Utica
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,820 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Utica earn between $51,280 and $99,020.
- $46K10th
- $51K25th
- $73KMedian
- $99K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,430 | $6,286 | $36.26 |
| Median | $72,810 | $6,068 | $35.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,280 | $4,273 | $24.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,020 | $8,252 | $47.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Utica vs. New York and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Utica earn 10% less than the New York average ($83,790) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica | $75,430 | $72,810 | $45,830 | $105,820 | 140 |
| New York | $83,790 | $77,490 | $46,130 | $130,420 | 23,210 |
| United States | $72,170 | $63,800 | $44,150 | $108,420 | 465,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Utica
On the average salary of $75,430, a single filer in Utica takes home about $58,351 a year, or $4,863 a month and $2,244 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 Utica a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Utica area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $75,430 buys what about $81,389 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Utica ($48,970). A typical home costs $230,265, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other New York cities
Utica ranks 6th of 13 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($90,820).
- 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
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in New York
Highest-paying cities for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,280).
- San Jose, CA$114,280
- Bellingham, WA$102,860
- Portland, OR$100,710
- Chicago, IL$96,430
- Seattle, WA$96,250
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Utica: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Utica?
$36.26 an hour on average, and $35.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Utica?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Utica?
About $58,351 a year ($4,863 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,430. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Utica than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($72,170).
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; area Utica-Rome, NY (46540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
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