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SOC 49-9092·Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Commercial Divers
Median wage
$158,146
10-yr outlook
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Workers in NY
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How pay grows with experience
Commercial Divers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $127,029 |
| Median (typical) | $158,146 |
| Experienced | $158,787 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Commercial Divers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $158,151 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Installation, Maintenance & Repair) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120,665 median (−$37,481) · +3.4% by 2032
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$108,752 median (−$49,394) · −2.8% by 2032
- Riggers$106,016 median (−$52,130) · +1.7% by 2032
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$103,960 median (−$54,186) · +1.5% by 2032
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103,152 median (−$54,994) · +5.7% by 2032
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$95,712 median (−$62,434) · +0.5% by 2032
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