Dive Instructor Salary in Tacoma, WA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dive Instructor in Tacoma, WA is $48,728. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,446 to $59,216, with most professionals earning between $38,638 and $68,764.

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Average Salary Range for Dive Instructor in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Dive Instructor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dive Instructor in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Dive Instructor ranges from $43,446 to $59,216 with the average base salary of $48,728. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,234 to $64,673 with the average total cash compensation of $53,063.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $48,728 $43,446 - $59,216
Bonus $4,335 $3,788 - $5,457
Total Pay $53,063 $47,234 - $64,673
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Dive Instructor Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,446 - $59,216 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,446 - $59,216 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,446 - $59,216 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,591 - $58,049 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,358 - $60,458 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,362 - $59,101 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

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