As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scuba Diving Instructor in Madison, WI is $48,581, equivalent to $23 per hour, $934 weekly, or $4,048 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $35,625 to $62,972. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,799) and 75th percentile ($56,114), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,972 per year. This $14,315 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, Madison Scuba Diving Instructor often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $35,625 Madison, WI November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scuba Diving Instructor Salary $41,799 Madison, WI November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scuba Diving Instructor Salary $48,581 Madison, WI November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scuba Diving Instructor Salary $56,114 Madison, WI November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scuba Diving Instructor Salary $62,972 Madison, WI November 01, 2026
25% $41,799 10% $35,625 90% $62,972 75% $56,114 $48,581 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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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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