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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Salary data
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🇺🇸 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
🇺🇸 California2025
49-9092SOC 2018 49-9092
GroupAll
Median101,540 USD
Average98,740 USD
Middle 50%39,980 USD - 131,110 USD
Decile range39,980 USD - 152,760 USD
Bottom decile39,980 USD
Top decile152,760 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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