Commercial diver earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Commercial diver salary by state

State Name Average Salary
New Jersey $90,400
Alabama $69,680
Alaska $69,050
Louisiana $59,810
Connecticut $58,540
Indiana $56,820
Michigan $53,970
New Hampshire $52,380
New York $49,900
South Carolina $48,560
Virginia $48,430
West Virginia $47,940
Florida $47,170
Vermont $47,150
Maryland $46,570
Texas $45,380
Kentucky $45,100
Tennessee $40,840
North Carolina $37,590
Ohio $35,820
Missouri $33,060
California $159,890
Washington $134,470

How do commercial diver salaries compare to similar careers?

Commercial divers earn about the same as related careers in Kentucky. On average, they make less than radio mechanics but more than drafters.

Career Median Salary
Radio mechanic salary $52K
Ironworker salary $53K
Electrician salary $50K
Mining machine operator salary $48K
Building inspector salary $46K
Commercial diver salary $45K
Industrial machinery mechanic salary $48K
Brickmason salary $47K
Wellhead pumper salary $42K
Drafter salary $41K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)