Commercial Divers

Occupation

$61,130
National Median Salary
$29.39
Median Hourly Wage
3,430
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$39,130
$49,370
$61,130
$93,840
$152,580

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.2%
10 Year Change
$45,890
2014 Median
$61,130
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Commercial Divers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $108,140 30
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $105,250 30
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $71,210 120
Support Activities for Water Transportation $70,640 290
Support Activities for Transportation $70,640 290

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Top Paying States for Commercial Divers

State Annual Median Employment
New York $153,990 200
Washington $117,210 100
Vermont $98,610 —
New Jersey $94,820 —
Hawaii $94,710 40

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Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Support Activities for Water Transportation Support Activities for Transportation Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Engineering Services Administrative and Support Services Other Support Services Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Amusement Parks and Arcades