Can A Plumber Afford Rent in New York, NY?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 64.8% of gross income.
New York rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York state estimate).
About rent and a plumber salary
Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.
Cheaper rent nearby
These New York cities have lower median rent than New York, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:
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View full rent data for New York, NY →Frequently asked questions
Can a plumber afford rent in New York, NY?
Median rent in New York is $4,133 a month. A typical plumber in New York earns about $76,494 a year, which makes that rent 64.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a plumber afford in New York?
Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in New York (~$76,494/yr) supports up to $1,912 a month in rent. New York's current median rent is $4,133/mo, which is $2,221/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in New York?
At an hourly equivalent of about $37 an hour, a plumber in New York works roughly 112.4 hours a month to cover New York's median rent of $4,133.
Where is rent cheaper than New York for a plumber?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Port Washington ($4,117/mo), New Hyde Park ($4,111/mo), Port Washington ($4,100/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.