Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,490 | $68,972 | +12% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.25 | $33.16 | +12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $71,816.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Plumber in New York is $77,490, or about $37.25 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Plumbers is $68,972. New York is +12% above the national median.
Entry-level plumbers in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 23,210 plumber jobs on record and a median salary of $77,490, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.