How much does a commercial diver make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $35.09 an hour or $6,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.09
- Average (mean)
- $88,320
- Jobs
- 3,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,330 | $20.83 | |
| 25th | $54,810 | $26.35 | |
| Median | $72,990 | $35.09 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.82 | |
| 90th | $157,800 | $75.86 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $161,800 |
| New York | $157,800 |
| Rhode Island | $126,300 |
| California | $101,500 |
| Hawaii | $95,750 |
| New Jersey | $86,920 |
| Arizona | $85,990 |
| Vermont | $85,780 |
| Indiana | $83,510 |
| Maine | $74,610 |
| Kentucky | $63,550 |
| Missouri | $63,030 |
| Virginia | $62,340 |
| Louisiana | $62,230 |
| Connecticut | $59,690 |
| Michigan | $54,620 |
| Florida | $49,640 |
| South Carolina | $49,260 |
| Texas | $46,490 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $126,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,600 |
| Honolulu, HI | $95,750 |
| New York, NY | $89,130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $84,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,820 |
| Hartford, CT | $59,690 |
| Miami, FL | $55,440 |
| Houston, TX | $50,920 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $49,640 |
In other countries
Commercial Diver belongs to the international group "Underwater divers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial diver make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $35.09 ($72,990 a year).
How much does a commercial diver make a month?
About $6,083 a month before tax, based on a median of $72,990 a year.
How much does a commercial diver make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,330 or less a year ($20.83 an hour); the top 10% make $157,800 or more.
Which state pays commercial divers the most?
Washington, with a median of $161,800 a year, followed by New York ($157,800) and Rhode Island ($126,300).
Which city pays commercial divers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $126,300 a year.
How many commercial divers are there in the United States?
About 3,450 people work as commercial divers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.