Sewers (Hand) Salary in New York
Sewers (Hand) in New York earn a median of $37,380 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($36,480)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,510; the top 10% earn over $45,690. Nationally the range is $27,680 to $47,570.
States ranked near New York
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- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing$45,940 median in New York (broader BLS group)
Sewers (Hand) pay in New York
How much do sewers (hand) make in New York?
The median is $37,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,510 and the top 10% earn over $45,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for sewers (hand)?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 17 (+2% vs. the national median of $36,480). Living costs are not included.