Dive Safety Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Dive Safety Officer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dive Safety Officer in the United States is $62,847 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Dive Safety Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,358
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,707 to $71,489
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,117
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View as table View as graph 25% $56,707 10% $51,117 90% $79,358 75% $71,489 $62,847 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Dive Safety Officer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,489 $5,957 $1,375 $34
Average $62,847 $5,237 $1,209 $30
25th Percentile $56,707 $4,726 $1,091 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Dive Safety Officer Salaries

A Dive Safety Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Dive Safety Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dive Safety Officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,415
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,126
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,117
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,943
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,698
Levels Salary
Safety Te... Level Dive Safety Officer$57,415
Dive Safe... Level Dive Safety Officer$64,126
Safety Te... Level Dive Safety Officer$71,117
Safety Te... Level Dive Safety Officer$83,943
Safety Su... Level Dive Safety Officer$88,698
$57,415 0 yr
$64,126 < 2 yrs
$71,117 2-4 yrs
$83,943 5-8 yrs
$88,698 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Dive Safety Officer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Dive Safety Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,584.
  • California: $69,320.
  • Massachusetts: $68,396.

Top Paying Cities for Dive Safety Officers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $79,269
  • San Francisco: $78,401
  • Oakland: $76,749

What Skills Can Increase a Dive Safety Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.91% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Safety Management (Mentioned in 3.63% Job Postings): Applying safety principles, framework, processes, and measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and other adverse consequences.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.91%
Safety Management 3.63%
Risk Assessment 1.57%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Dive Safety Officer's salary.
  • Aviation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Radiation Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Aviation
$71,646
14%
Radiation Safety
$69,760
11%
Microsoft PowerPoint
$69,132
10%
Program Management
$69,132
10%
Innovation
$67,875
8%
Consulting
$67,246
7%
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Dive Safety Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Dive Safety Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Dive Safety Officer positions in MFG Durable or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Dive Safety Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Dive Safety Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$78,559$38.025%
Biotechnology$75,416$36.020%
Business Services$72,274$35.015%
Chemicals$70,389$34.012%
Construction$69,132$33.010%

How Education impacts a Dive Safety Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Dive Safety Officers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Dive Safety Officer with a Associate's Degree is between $57,661 and $63,060).

Dive Safety Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Dive Safety Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 29.0%
High School 29.0%
Associates 22.6%
Bachelors 38.7%
Masters 9.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Dive Safety Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dive Safety Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Dive Safety Officer

Salaries for a Dive Safety Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,101 in 2023 to around $61,062 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dive Safety Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Dive Safety Officer Over Time

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2023
$61,101
2024
$61,410
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$61,062
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FAQ about Dive Safety Officer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Dive Safety Officer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Dive Safety Officer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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