Assistant Dive Safety Officer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Dive Safety Officer in the United States is $67,476 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,487
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,937 to $78,474
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,984
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View as table View as graph 25% $60,937 10% $54,984 90% $88,487 75% $78,474 $67,476 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Assistant Dive Safety Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $78,474 $6,540 $1,509 $38
Average $67,476 $5,623 $1,298 $32
25th Percentile $60,937 $5,078 $1,172 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Dive Safety Officer Salaries

An Assistant 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 Assistant Dive Safety Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant 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): $58,363
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,185
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,292
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,329
  • Expert (over 8 years): $90,163
Levels Salary
Safety Te... Level Assistant Dive Safety Officer$58,363
Assistant... Level Assistant Dive Safety Officer$65,185
Safety Te... Level Assistant Dive Safety Officer$72,292
Safety Te... Level Assistant Dive Safety Officer$85,329
Safety Su... Level Assistant Dive Safety Officer$90,163
$58,363 0 yr
$65,185 < 2 yrs
$72,292 2-4 yrs
$85,329 5-8 yrs
$90,163 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant 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 Assistant Dive Safety Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,710.
  • California: $74,426.
  • Massachusetts: $73,434.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant 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: $85,108
  • San Francisco: $84,176
  • Oakland: $82,402

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant 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 an Assistant 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
$76,923
14%
Radiation Safety
$74,898
11%
Microsoft PowerPoint
$74,224
10%
Program Management
$74,224
10%
Innovation
$72,874
8%
Consulting
$72,199
7%
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Assistant Dive Safety Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant 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, Assistant Dive Safety Officer positions in MFG Durable or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Dive Safety Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Dive Safety Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$84,345$41.025%
Biotechnology$80,971$39.020%
Business Services$77,598$37.015%
Chemicals$75,573$36.012%
Construction$74,224$36.010%

How Education impacts an Assistant Dive Safety Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant 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 an Assistant Dive Safety Officer with a Associate's Degree is between $57,661 and $63,060).

Assistant Dive Safety Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant 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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Assistant Dive Safety Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant 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 Assistant Dive Safety Officer

Salaries for an Assistant Dive Safety Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,110 in 2023 to around $62,070 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Dive Safety Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Dive Safety Officer Over Time

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FAQ about Assistant Dive Safety Officer

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

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

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