Plumber Salary in New York (2026)
$37.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,757/year ($4,980/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,210 Plumber jobs in New York (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Plumber salary of $77,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,757 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $77,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,218 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,928 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,587 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,757 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,980 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in New York?
- The median Plumber salary in New York is $77,490 per year ($37.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,960 and $101,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in New York?
- On the median salary of $77,490, a single filer in New York takes home about $59,757 per year ($4,980 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 23,210 Plumber jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.