What are the main factors that influence a Diving Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Diving Instructor's salary?

A Diving Instructor's salary grows with experience: an Diving Instructor (0-0 years)earns $58,956, an Asst. Professor - Social Work (0-0 years)earns $69,537, an Assoc. Professor - Social Work (0-0 years)earns $85,199, a Professor - Social Work (0-0 years)earns $105,626,

What are the highest paying states for a Diving Instructor?

Diving Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Diving Instructor roles are District of Columbia $66,402, California $66,150, Massachusetts $65,269. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Diving Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Diving Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Flight Instructor: $118,678; Diving Coach: $79,297; Instructor - Law: $77,373; Instructor: $64,529; Instructor - Architecture: $64,383.

Diving Instructor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Diving Instructor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Diving Instructor in Delaware is $60,735 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Diving Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,048
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,135 to $69,274
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,216

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Diving Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,274	$5,773	$1,332	$33
Average	$60,735	$5,061	$1,168	$29
25th Percentile	$53,135	$4,428	$1,022	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Diving Instructor Salaries

A Diving Instructor'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Diving Instructor 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 Diving Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,402.
California: $66,150.
Massachusetts: $65,269.

District of Columbia $66,402 California $66,150 Massachusetts $65,269 Washington $65,029 New Jersey $65,005 Alaska $64,921 Connecticut $64,093 New York $63,757

Hawaii $62,684 Rhode Island $62,180 Maryland $61,838 Minnesota $61,370 Colorado $61,190 Illinois $61,130 Oregon $60,903 Delaware $60,735

New Hampshire $60,629 Virginia $60,393 Pennsylvania $59,703 Nevada $59,355 North Dakota $59,241 Michigan $59,061 Wisconsin $58,995 Vermont $58,863

Texas $58,498 Maine $58,474 Arizona $58,438 Ohio $58,396 Georgia $57,844 Indiana $57,568 Wyoming $57,514 Utah $57,430

Iowa $57,394 Kansas $57,106 Louisiana $57,022 North Carolina $56,992 Missouri $56,980 Florida $56,746 Montana $56,621 Nebraska $56,501

Kentucky $56,435 South Carolina $56,195 Tennessee $56,045 Idaho $55,985 New Mexico $55,547 Oklahoma $55,451 Alabama $55,097 South Dakota $54,503

Arkansas $54,180 West Virginia $54,006 Mississippi $53,484

Top Paying Cities for Diving Instructors

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:

Lincoln: $60,461
Little Creek: $60,904
Magnolia: $60,816

Lincoln, DE $60,461 Little Creek, DE $60,904 Magnolia, DE $60,816 Milford, DE $60,615 Marydel, DE $60,714 Millsboro, DE $60,207 Millville, DE $60,300 Milton, DE $60,405

Nassau, DE $60,449 Ocean View, DE $60,290 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,406 Seaford, DE $60,440 Selbyville, DE $60,190 Smyrna, DE $60,946 Viola, DE $60,665 Woodside, DE $60,828

Bear, DE $60,688 Newark, DE $60,665 Claymont, DE $60,789 Delaware City, DE $60,726 Hockessin, DE $60,660 Kirkwood, DE $60,714 Middletown, DE $60,738 Montchanin, DE $60,673

New Castle, DE $60,682 Odessa, DE $60,768 Port Penn, DE $60,808 Rockland, DE $60,679 Saint Georges, DE $60,718 Townsend, DE $60,812 Winterthur, DE $60,687 Lewes, DE $60,428

Wilmington, DE $60,663 Dover, DE $60,904 Dover Afb, DE $60,583 Bethany Beach, DE $60,227 Bethel, DE $60,289 Bridgeville, DE $60,431 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,732 Cheswold, DE $60,884

Clayton, DE $60,886 Dagsboro, DE $60,185 Delmar, DE $60,088 Ellendale, DE $60,270 Felton, DE $60,610 Fenwick Island, DE $60,198 Frankford, DE $60,093 Frederica, DE $60,670

Georgetown, DE $60,162 Greenwood, DE $60,441 Harbeson, DE $60,226 Harrington, DE $60,533 Hartly, DE $60,721 Houston, DE $60,447 Kenton, DE $60,889 Laurel, DE $60,126

Yorklyn, DE $60,678

Diving Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Diving Instructor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Diving Instructor positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Diving Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Diving Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$66,808	$32.0	10%

Diving Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Diving Instructor'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 July 01, 2026

$53,135

Average $60,735/year

$69,274

$4,428

Average $5,061/month

$5,773

$1,022

Average $1,168/week

$1,332

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,274	$5,773	$1,332	$33
Average	$60,735	$5,061	$1,168	$29
25th Percentile	$53,135	$4,428	$1,022	$26

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