New York City / Department of Correction / Plumber's Helper

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Plumber's Helper

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

21 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $145,289, above the department median of $128,286.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $145,289
Agency median: $128,286
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$11,160$188,957+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 21 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Plumber's Helper pay vs. the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Across all employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, the median wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — about 4,360 people — is $52,000. Department of Correction pays a median base salary of $78,840 for this role, 52% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Correction sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$37,190

$43,180

$52,000

$65,990

$72,800

Department of Correction median · $78,840

The bar is the range of annual wages for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters across every employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Correction’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — about 44,330 people — is $42,360. Department of Correction’s median base salary is 86% above that national figure, above the 90th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,590

$36,940

$42,360

$47,720

$57,780

Department of Correction median · $78,840

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 15 of 21 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Correction is $145,289, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across New York City

Plumber's Helper is held in 7 New York City departments. In Department of Correction, the median of $145,289 ranks #1 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

New York City Housing Authority

$133,408 · 175

Police Department

$122,296 · 1

Community College (Hostos)

$110,190 · 2

Department of Parks & Recreation

$98,399 · 3

Department of Homeless Services

$97,048 · 2

Department of Environment Protection

$84,431 · 5

Median total compensation for the Plumber's Helper role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Correction

*Cook 84
*Senior Cook 22
Administrative Director of Social Services 14
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 34
Administrative Procurement Analyst-Non-Mgrl 11
Administrative Staff Analyst 46
Agency Attorney 56
Assistant Commissioner 18
Associate Correctional Counselor 50
Associate Staff Analyst 13
Auto Mechanic 21
Captain 655
Carpenter 14
Cashier 27
Chaplain 24
City Medical Specialist 14
City Research Scientist 39
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 50
College Aide 39
Community Coordinator 140
Computer Associate 10
Computer Specialist 13
Computer Systems Manager 20
Confidential Agency Investigator 29
Correction Officer 8,007
Correctional Standards Review Specialist 42
Deputy Commissioner 20
Director of Correctional Standards Review 27
Electrician 35
Electricians Helper 15
Executive Agency Counsel 25
Food Service Manager 10
High Pressure Plant Tender 10
Institutional Aide 15
Investigator 152
Legal Coordinator 37
Locksmith 12
Maintenance Worker 26
Motor Vehicle Operator 34
Oiler 36
Plumber 29
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 83
Procurement Analyst 9
Program Specialist Correction 68
Recreation Director 12
Senior Stationary Engineer 11
Staff Analyst 15
Staff Nurse 10
Stationary Engineer 27
Steam Fitter 9
Summer College Intern 25
Summer Graduate Intern 11
Supervisor of Mechanics 15
Supervisor of Stock Workers 13
Thermostat Repairer 12
Warden 12
Warden-Assistant Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92 100
Warden-Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92 31
Welder 10

Record list

Employees with this title

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Gabriel Knap

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$190,232

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $106,299
Other pay: $5,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,232
Hire date: 2022-09-26
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,228
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Gabriel Knap works as a Plumber's Helper for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Gabriel earned $190,232 in 2025.

Andrew Spina

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$187,045

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $104,247
Other pay: $3,958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,045
Hire date: 2018-09-10
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,215
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Andrew Spina serves as a Plumber's Helper based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $187,045.

Richard Carmona

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$179,345

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $97,374
Other pay: $3,131
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,345
Hire date: 2019-09-30
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,122.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Richard Carmona serves as a Plumber's Helper based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,345.

Wayne Liwai

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$177,469

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $93,955
Other pay: $4,674
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,469
Hire date: 2024-03-25
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,084
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Wayne Liwai works as a Plumber's Helper for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Wayne earned $177,469 in 2025.

Xiao Yang Lin

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$167,178

Base pay: $78,536
Overtime: $87,773
Other pay: $870
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,178
Hire date: 2024-03-18
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,014.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Xiao Yang Lin holds the role of Plumber's Helper at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $167,178.

Blaise Secondino

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$159,278

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $77,328
Other pay: $3,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,278
Hire date: 2022-09-19
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 893.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Blaise Secondino is a Plumber's Helper at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $159,278.

Ross Delvecchio

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$153,189

Base pay: $78,756
Overtime: $73,564
Other pay: $870
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,189
Hire date: 2014-02-24
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 856.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,818

Ross Delvecchio is a Plumber's Helper at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $153,189.

Richard Boccia

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$151,896

Base pay: $77,658
Overtime: $74,238
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,896
Hire date: 2017-03-13
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 856.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Richard Boccia holds the role of Plumber's Helper at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,896.

Vincenzo Briguglio

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$148,925

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $68,520
Other pay: $1,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,925
Hire date: 2018-08-27
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 790.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Vincenzo Briguglio is a Plumber's Helper at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $148,925.

Vincent Rice

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$146,823

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $65,743
Other pay: $2,241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,823
Hire date: 2022-09-19
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 758.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Vincent Rice works as a Plumber's Helper for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Vincent earned $146,823 in 2025.

Julio Estrada

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$145,289

Base pay: $76,710
Overtime: $66,407
Other pay: $2,173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,289
Hire date: 2024-01-08
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 765.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Julio Estrada holds the role of Plumber's Helper at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,289.

Daniel Smith

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$143,327

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $62,965
Other pay: $1,522
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,327
Hire date: 2013-04-08
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 727.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Daniel Smith works as a Plumber's Helper for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Daniel earned $143,327 in 2025.

Jazunn Page

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$141,528

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $61,123
Other pay: $1,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,528
Hire date: 2022-11-07
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 705.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Jazunn Page serves as a Plumber's Helper based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $141,528.

Ray Ortiz

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$131,165

Base pay: $78,840
Overtime: $51,455
Other pay: $870
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,165
Hire date: 2024-01-02
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 595
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ray Ortiz works as a Plumber's Helper for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Ray earned $131,165 in 2025.

Daniel Delmar

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$70,308

Base pay: $62,709
Overtime: $6,163
Other pay: $1,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,308
Hire date: 2018-12-03
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $304
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 71.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,750

Daniel Delmar is a Plumber's Helper at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $70,308.

Philip Sheeler

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$6

Base pay: -$6
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$6
Hire date: 2008-02-25
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $295
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Philip Sheeler works as a Plumber's Helper for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Philip earned -$6 in 2025.

Arthur Jurkowitsch

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$386

Base pay: -$386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$386
Hire date: 1990-01-03
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $287
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Arthur Jurkowitsch serves as a Plumber's Helper based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years. Their 2025 pay totaled -$386.

Gregory Vanpelt

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$484

Base pay: -$484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$484
Hire date: 2005-10-11
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $41
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Gregory Vanpelt works as a Plumber's Helper for Department of Correction based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Gregory earned -$484 in 2025.

Christopher Pinon

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$2,533

Base pay: -$2,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$2,533
Hire date: 2018-01-22
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $287
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Christopher Pinon serves as a Plumber's Helper based in Manhattan. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled -$2,533.

Kenneth Lockwood

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$5,766

Base pay: -$4,695
Overtime: -$1,053
Other pay: -$19
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$5,766
Hire date: 1988-08-01
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $295
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Kenneth Lockwood is a Plumber's Helper at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years. 2025 total compensation came to -$5,766.

Alfredo Jimenez Diaz

Plumber's Helper/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$11,160

Base pay: -$11,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$11,160
Hire date: 2023-10-23
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $279
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: -280

Alfredo Jimenez Diaz works as a Plumber's Helper for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Alfredo earned -$11,160 in 2025.