Commercial Divers
Occupation
$61,130
National Median Salary
$29.39
Median Hourly Wage
3,430
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 |
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
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