How much does a Commercial Diver make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Commercial Diver in the United States is $32,841. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $30,340 to $36,106, with most professionals earning between $28,064 and $39,079.

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Commercial Diver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $28,064 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $30,340 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $32,841 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $36,106 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $39,079 US April 01, 2025
25% $30,340 10% $28,064 90% $39,079 75% $36,106 $32,841 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Commercial Diver ?

Professional diving is diving where the divers are paid for their work. There are several branches of professional diving, the best known of which is probably commercial diving and its specialised applications, offshore diving, inshore civil engineering diving, marine salvage diving, HAZMAT diving, and ships husbandry diving. There are also applications in scientific research, Marine archaeology, fishing and aquaculture, public service and law enforcement and military service. Any person wishing to become a professional diver normally requires specific training that satisfies any regulatory ag...

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  1. This Job:

    Commercial Diver

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Shuttle Driver II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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