How much does a commercial diver make in Kentucky?
$63,550a year
Median yearly pay for commercial divers in Kentucky. That is $30.55 an hour or $5,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.55
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 19
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,550Median: $63,550Highest 10%: $84,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| 25th | $62,140 | $29.88 | |
| Median | $63,550 | $30.55 | |
| 75th | $78,520 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $84,950 | $40.84 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial divers.
| 8. Vermont | $85,780 |
| 9. Indiana | $83,510 |
| 10. Maine | $74,610 |
| 11. Kentucky | $63,550 |
| 12. Missouri | $63,030 |
| 13. Virginia | $62,340 |
| 14. Louisiana | $62,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial diver make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $30.55 ($63,550 a year).
Do commercial divers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $63,550 against $72,990 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for commercial diver pay?
Kentucky ranks 11 of 19 states.
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.