New York
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in New York
12 listed pipefitter programs in New York, plus BLS pay data for the state and 13 metro areas.
- $83,790Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $46,130Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $77,490Median pay (state)
- $130,420Top 10% earn over
23,210 jobs in New York · 12 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in New York
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $46,130 | $59,960 | $77,490 | $101,230 | $130,420 | $83,790 | 23,210 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | $45,820 | $60,160 | $87,990 | $96,910 | $120,910 | $83,040 | 280 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $43,860 | $54,850 | $81,820 | $120,940 | $124,990 | $82,920 | 110 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,870 | $61,900 | $78,610 | $107,970 | $145,480 | $90,820 | 21,040 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $47,050 | $59,840 | $77,460 | $111,330 | $116,550 | $81,330 | 1,470 |
| Rochester, NY | $43,570 | $55,630 | $73,580 | $89,820 | $100,140 | $73,550 | 1,460 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $45,830 | $51,280 | $72,810 | $99,020 | $105,820 | $75,430 | 140 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $40,300 | $51,310 | $72,230 | $93,690 | $104,040 | $73,700 | 1,430 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,880 | $53,140 | $70,190 | $109,860 | $130,810 | $79,840 | 180 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,720 | $51,070 | $67,040 | $92,190 | $99,450 | $71,590 | 840 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $37,890 | $48,920 | $64,990 | $81,410 | $117,880 | $71,830 | 780 |
| Elmira, NY | $45,100 | $50,700 | $64,680 | $94,080 | $119,150 | $73,740 | 140 |
| Ithaca, NY | $43,750 | $49,920 | $64,460 | $80,690 | $118,640 | $72,450 | 70 |
Programs
Listed programs in New York
Every pipefitter program we matched in New York. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Technical School Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Long Island City, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 193 | $18,400 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Berk Trade and Business School Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Long Island City, NY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 37 | $13,200 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Delhi, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $8,802–$12,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Joint Steamfitting Apprenticeship LU #638 | Long Island City, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumber & Steamfitters LU # 7 JATC | Latham, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters JAC Lo. #112 Northern Zone | Oriskany, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers and Steamfitters JAC Rockland LU #373 | Mountainville, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #22 of Western NY | West Seneca, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers and Steamfitters LU #81 JATC (Syracuse) | Syracuse, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Binghamton LU #112 | Binghamton, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers and Steamfitters LU #21 Zone I | Peekskill, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers and Steamfitters LU #773 | Queensbury, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.