The average salary for a commercial diver in the United States is $75,570, but the range typically falls between $46,440 and $89,750. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.33, with a range between $22.33 and $43.15.
There are approximately 2,790 people employed as a commercial diver in the United States. With Louisiana, Florida, Michigan employing the highest number of commercial divers.The state with the best pay for a commercial diver is New York, with an average annual salary of $155,630, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $54,840.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $39,430 | $18.96 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,440 | $22.33 |
| Median | $61,300 | $29.47 |
| 75th Percentile | $89,750 | $43.15 |
| 90th Percentile | $136,990 | $65.86 |
The salary of a commercial diver can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a commercial diver in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for commercial divers are New York, Washington, California, Ohio, New Jersey while the worst states are Louisiana, West Virginia, Michigan, Florida, Texas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $46,910 | $61,140 | $86,030 |
| California | $40,620 | $134,310 | $200,810 |
| Florida | $44,660 | $56,540 | $78,270 |
| Hawaii | $62,400 | $87,650 | $100,170 |
| Indiana | $64,980 | $83,430 | $101,180 |
| Kentucky | $40,530 | $63,110 | $77,280 |
| Louisiana | $34,770 | $54,840 | $77,810 |
| Michigan | $38,150 | $50,090 | $57,400 |
| New Jersey | $59,530 | $98,690 | $140,030 |
| New York | $141,890 | $155,630 | $169,600 |
| Ohio | $52,590 | $91,980 | $107,270 |
| South Carolina | $44,560 | $59,700 | $88,390 |
| Texas | $39,240 | $56,730 | $75,350 |
| Vermont | $46,000 | $80,080 | $93,600 |
| Virginia | $57,820 | $78,040 | $94,220 |
| Washington | $68,780 | $154,630 | $226,060 |
| West Virginia | $44,510 | $51,000 | $56,810 |
Even between cities, the salary of a commercial diver can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for commercial divers is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $169,040.The city with the lowest average salary for commercial divers is Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, FL with an average salary of $56,690.
Areas with highest average salaries for commercial divers
Areas with lowest average salaries for commercial divers
The number of commercial divers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of commercial divers has decreased by -670. On average, the number of commercial divers has been increasing by -4.8% each year. The salary of commercial divers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of commercial divers has increased by $3,720. On average, the salary of commercial divers has been increasing by 1.3% each year.
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