Commercial Divers
Role Overview
Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life. Excludes “Athletes and Sports Competitors” (27-2021), “Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers” (33-3051), and “Fishing and Hunting Workers” (45-3031).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $153,990 |
| Washington | $117,210 |
| Vermont | $98,610 |
| New Jersey | $94,820 |
| Hawaii | $94,710 |
| Wisconsin | $85,310 |
| Virginia | $79,090 |
| Indiana | $78,680 |
| Maine | $72,800 |
| Missouri | $61,420 |
| California | $61,100 |
| Connecticut | $58,170 |
| Texas | $56,340 |
| West Virginia | $55,680 |
| Florida | $52,680 |
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Median Annual Salary
$61,130
Projected Growth (10yr)
+8.5%
Avg. annual openings
0.4k
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