How much does a commercial diver make in New York?
$157,800a year
Median yearly pay for commercial divers in New York. That is $75.87 an hour or $13,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.87
- Vs. national median
- +116%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,400Median: $157,800Highest 10%: $157,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $97,820 | $47.03 | |
| Median | $157,800 | $75.87 | |
| 75th | $157,800 | $75.88 | |
| 90th | $157,800 | $75.88 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $89,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial divers.
| 1. Washington | $161,800 |
| 2. New York | $157,800 |
| 3. Rhode Island | $126,300 |
| 4. California | $101,500 |
| 5. Hawaii | $95,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial diver make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $75.87 ($157,800 a year).
Do commercial divers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $157,800 against $72,990 nationally, 116% more.
Where does New York rank for commercial diver pay?
New York ranks 2 of 19 states.
Which city in New York pays commercial divers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $89,130 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.