How much does a commercial diver make in California?
$101,500a year
Median yearly pay for commercial divers in California. That is $48.82 an hour or $8,462 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.82
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,980Median: $101,500Highest 10%: $152,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| 25th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| Median | $101,500 | $48.82 | |
| 75th | $131,100 | $63.03 | |
| 90th | $152,800 | $73.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $101,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial divers.
| 1. Washington | $161,800 |
| 2. New York | $157,800 |
| 3. Rhode Island | $126,300 |
| 4. California | $101,500 |
| 5. Hawaii | $95,750 |
| 6. New Jersey | $86,920 |
| 7. Arizona | $85,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial diver make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $48.82 ($101,500 a year).
Do commercial divers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $101,500 against $72,990 nationally, 39% more.
Where does California rank for commercial diver pay?
California ranks 4 of 19 states.
Which city in California pays commercial divers the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $101,600 a year.
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.