As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scuba Diving Instructor in Austin, TX is $48,822, equivalent to $23 per hour, $939 weekly, or $4,069 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scuba Diving Instructor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scuba Diving Instructor in Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $35,803 to $63,285. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,007) and 75th percentile ($56,393), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,285 per year. This $14,386 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Coaching or Public Relations, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Austin Scuba Diving Instructor often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 383 statewide for Scuba Diving Instructor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scuba Diving Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scuba Diving Instructor Salary $35,803 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scuba Diving Instructor Salary $42,007 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scuba Diving Instructor Salary $48,822 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scuba Diving Instructor Salary $56,393 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scuba Diving Instructor Salary $63,285 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
25% $42,007 10% $35,803 90% $63,285 75% $56,393 $48,822 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Scuba Diving Instructor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Head Coach (Minor Sport)

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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