Profession

Commercial Divers

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.

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Kentucky

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2025
49-9092SOC 2018 49-9092
GroupAll
Median72,990 USD
Average88,320 USD
Middle 50%54,810 USD - 101,550 USD
Decile range43,330 USD - 157,790 USD
Bottom decile43,330 USD
Top decile157,790 USD
🇺🇸 Kentucky2025
49-9092SOC 2018 49-9092
GroupAll
Median63,550 USD
Average64,300 USD
Middle 50%62,140 USD - 78,520 USD
Decile range37,550 USD - 84,950 USD
Bottom decile37,550 USD
Top decile84,950 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesCommercial Divers