As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Diver in the US is $32,702, equivalent to $16 per hour, $629 weekly, or $2,725 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Commercial Diver in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Commercial Diver in the US vary widely, spanning from $27,829 to $38,956. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,152) and 75th percentile ($35,975), while top earners (90th percentile) make $38,956 per year. This $5,823 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Commercial Diver often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 74 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Commercial Diver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $27,829 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $30,152 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $32,702 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $35,975 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $38,956 US September 01, 2026
25% $30,152 10% $27,829 90% $38,956 75% $35,975 $32,702 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Professional diving is diving where the divers are paid for their work. There are several branches of professional diving, the best known of which is probably commercial diving and its specialised applications, offshore diving, inshore civil engineering diving, marine salvage diving, HAZMAT diving, and ships husbandry diving. There are also applications in scientific research, Marine archaeology, fishing and aquaculture, public service and law enforcement and military service. Any person wishing to become a professional diver normally requires specific training that satisfies any regulatory ag...

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    Commercial Diver

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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