Plumber License Cost in New York
Documented Plumber license fees for New York are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with New York City Department of Buildings (licensing is at the local, not state, level) before budgeting.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Plumber license cost — New York at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | Not published |
| BLS median annual wage | $63,800 (plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters) |
Official source: New York City Department of Buildings (licensing is at the local, not state, level) ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $63,800. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Plumber license cost in New York?
Documented fees for New York are not published in this dataset — check New York City Department of Buildings (licensing is at the local, not state, level) for the current fee schedule.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in New York?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Plumber training cost in New York?
Training-hour requirements for New York are not published here — ask New York City Department of Buildings (licensing is at the local, not state, level) for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a Plumber license in New York worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $63,800. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Plumber licensing in New York
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with New York City Department of Buildings (licensing is at the local, not state, level) and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).