Occupation Salary Profile

Commercial Divers

SOC Code: 49-9092

Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life. Excludes ā€œAthletes and Sports Competitorsā€ (27-2021), ā€œPolice and Sheriff’s Patrol Officersā€ (33-3051), and ā€œFishing and Hunting Workersā€ (45-3031).

National Median (BLS)
$105,250
Annualized Benchmark
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$100,120
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
40
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Commercial Divers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $64,220
25th Percentile $83,030
National Median (50th Percentile) $105,250
75th Percentile $112,740
90th Percentile $115,730
P10: $64,220 P50 (Median): $105,250 P90: $115,730