The average salary for a commercial diver in the United States is around $49,980 per year.
Avg Salary
Commercial divers earn an average yearly salary of $49,980.
Wages typically start from $32,470 and go up to $119,830.
1% above national average Updated in 2019
Commercial diver earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level commercial diver earnings begin at:
$57.61 per hour
$119,830 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level commercial diver earnings begin at:
$33.18 per hour
$69,020 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level commercial diver earnings begin at:
$24.03 per hour
$49,980 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level commercial diver earnings begin at:
$19.47 per hour
$40,490 per year
10th percentile
Starting level commercial diver earnings begin at:
$15.61 per hour
$32,470 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Commercial diver salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $78,480 |
| New Jersey | $74,430 |
| Alabama | $59,750 |
| Connecticut | $58,540 |
| New Hampshire | $57,910 |
| California | $57,020 |
| Indiana | $56,820 |
| Washington | $56,640 |
| Michigan | $53,970 |
| New York | $49,900 |
| Maryland | $46,570 |
| Texas | $45,380 |
| Kentucky | $45,100 |
| Virginia | $44,840 |
| Louisiana | $41,690 |
| Tennessee | $40,840 |
| Florida | $38,700 |
| North Carolina | $37,590 |
| Ohio | $35,820 |
| Missouri | $33,060 |
| South Carolina | $31,690 |
How do commercial diver salaries compare to similar careers?
Commercial divers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than elevator mechanics but more than radio mechanics.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Elevator mechanic salary | $85K |
| Power plant operator salary | $82K |
| Aviation inspector salary | $76K |
| Architect salary | $68K |
| Surveyor salary | $63K |
| Commercial diver salary | $50K |
| Building and construction inspector salary | $61K |
| Marine electrician salary | $63K |
| Crane operator salary | $57K |
| Radio mechanic salary | $55K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)