As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Diver in San Francisco, CA is $40,809, equivalent to $20 per hour, $785 weekly, or $3,401 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 San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $34,728 to $48,616. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,626) and 75th percentile ($44,895), while top earners (90th percentile) make $48,616 per year. This $7,269 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, San Francisco Commercial Diver often earn 13.1% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 3 statewide for Commercial Diver job salary. 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 $34,728 San Francisco, CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $37,626 San Francisco, CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $40,809 San Francisco, CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $44,895 San Francisco, CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Diver Salary $48,616 San Francisco, CA August 01, 2026
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What is a Commercial Diver ?

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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    1 - 3 years experience
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commercial Diver in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Commercial Diver ranges from $37,626 to $44,895 with the average base salary of $40,809. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,407 to $55,199 with the average total cash compensation of $49,308.

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