How much does a commercial diver make in Florida?
$49,640a year
Median yearly pay for commercial divers in Florida. That is $23.87 an hour or $4,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.87
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,200Median: $49,640Highest 10%: $70,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $43,330 | $20.83 | |
| Median | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 75th | $60,080 | $28.88 | |
| 90th | $70,120 | $33.71 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $55,440 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $49,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial divers.
| 14. Louisiana | $62,230 |
| 15. Connecticut | $59,690 |
| 16. Michigan | $54,620 |
| 17. Florida | $49,640 |
| 18. South Carolina | $49,260 |
| 19. Texas | $46,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial diver make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $23.87 ($49,640 a year).
Do commercial divers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $49,640 against $72,990 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Florida rank for commercial diver pay?
Florida ranks 17 of 19 states.
Which city in Florida pays commercial divers the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $55,440 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.