How much does a commercial diver make in New York?
$89,130a year
Median yearly pay for commercial divers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $42.85 an hour or $7,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.85
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 10
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,860Median: $89,130Highest 10%: $157,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,860 | $32.14 | |
| 25th | $66,860 | $32.14 | |
| Median | $89,130 | $42.85 | |
| 75th | $157,800 | $75.86 | |
| 90th | $157,800 | $75.88 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for commercial divers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $127,100 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer | $122,500 |
| Control and Valve Installer and Repairer | $103,800 |
| Rigger | $103,000 |
| Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer | $102,600 |
| Avionics Technician | $98,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $97,560 |
| Radio | $96,610 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairer | $96,170 |
| Watch and Clock Repairer | $95,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial diver make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $42.85 ($89,130 a year).
Do commercial divers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $89,130 against $72,990 nationally, 22% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $157,800, so New York pays 44% less.
Where does New York rank for commercial diver pay?
4 of 10 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial diver make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,800 or more.
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.