Commercial diver earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level commercial diver earnings begin at:

$36.47 per hour

$75,850 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level commercial diver earnings begin at:

$27.78 per hour

$57,770 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level commercial diver earnings begin at:

$21.82 per hour

$45,380 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level commercial diver earnings begin at:

$17.37 per hour

$36,140 per year

10th percentile

Starting level commercial diver earnings begin at:

$14.69 per hour

$30,550 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Commercial diver salary by state

State Name Average Salary
New Jersey $90,400
Alabama $69,680
Alaska $69,050
Louisiana $59,810
Connecticut $58,540
Indiana $56,820
Michigan $53,970
New Hampshire $52,380
New York $49,900
South Carolina $48,560
Virginia $48,430
West Virginia $47,940
Florida $47,170
Vermont $47,150
Maryland $46,570
Texas $45,380
Kentucky $45,100
Tennessee $40,840
North Carolina $37,590
Ohio $35,820
Missouri $33,060
California $159,890
Washington $134,470

How do commercial diver salaries compare to similar careers?

Commercial divers earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than pipefitters but more than radio mechanics.

Career Median Salary
Pipefitter salary $49K
Hydroelectric plant technician salary $50K
Millwright salary $51K
Auto mechanic salary $45K
Faller salary $48K
Commercial diver salary $45K
Rigger salary $50K
HVAC technician salary $46K
Plumber salary $49K
Radio mechanic salary $46K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)