Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How New York compares
New York's median is $58,940, $1,390 (2.4%) above the U.S. median. It ranks 17th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $83,260 or more and the bottom 10% under $48,940. That range is narrower than the national one.
The average ($62,720) is 6.4% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 1,470 marine mechanics work in New York, 6.3% of the U.S. total. That is close to the U.S. average for a workforce its size.
Pay distribution: New York vs. United States
New York median $58,940
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | New York annual | New York hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,940 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $52,410 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $58,940 | $28.34 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $72,020 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $83,260 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $62,720 | $30.15 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in New York
How much does a marine mechanic make in New York?
The median is $58,940 a year, or $28.34 an hour (May 2025). The average is $62,720.
Is New York a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 17th of 50, 2.4% above the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in New York?
About 1,470.