Commercial Divers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $72,990 · Median hourly: $35.09 · Employment: 3,450
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,330 | $20.83 |
| 25th | $54,810 | $26.35 |
| Median | $72,990 | $35.09 |
| 75th | $101,550 | $48.82 |
| 90th | $157,790 | $75.86 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9092
- Total U.S. employment: 3,450
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $43,330, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $157,790 — a 3.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Across the United States, 3,450 commercial divers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Commercial Divers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $85,990 | $41.34 | +17.8% | 0 |
| California | $101,540 | $48.82 | +39.1% | 310 |
| Connecticut | $59,690 | $28.70 | -18.2% | 120 |
| Florida | $49,640 | $23.86 | -32.0% | 370 |
| Hawaii | $95,750 | $46.04 | +31.2% | 70 |
| Indiana | $83,510 | $40.15 | +14.4% | 0 |
| Kentucky | $63,550 | $30.55 | -12.9% | 0 |
| Louisiana | $62,230 | $29.92 | -14.7% | 230 |
| Maine | $74,610 | $35.87 | +2.2% | 0 |
| Michigan | $54,620 | $26.26 | -25.2% | 80 |
| Missouri | $63,030 | $30.30 | -13.6% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $86,920 | $41.79 | +19.1% | 0 |
| New York | $157,800 | $75.87 | +116.2% | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $126,320 | $60.73 | +73.1% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $49,260 | $23.68 | -32.5% | 30 |
| Texas | $46,490 | $22.35 | -36.3% | 0 |
| Vermont | $85,780 | $41.24 | +17.5% | 80 |
| Virginia | $62,340 | $29.97 | -14.6% | 0 |
| Washington | $161,800 | $77.79 | +121.7% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for commercial divers?
The median annual wage for commercial divers is $72,990 ($35.09 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays commercial divers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many commercial divers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 3,450 commercial divers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do commercial divers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.09. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.