Commercial Divers
Is commercial divers a good career?
It scores 25/100 and ranks #208 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Pays above the U.S. median wage ($72,990)
- Faster-than-average projected growth (+8.5% through 2034)
Possible tradeoffs
- No notable tradeoffs stand out in the wage and projection data.
What commercial divers earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. commercial divers earn between $54,810 and $101,550 a year.
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- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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How much do commercial divers make?
The national median wage is $72,990 a year, with the middle half earning between $54,810 and $101,550 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is commercial divers a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 25 of 100 and ranks #208 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +8.5% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a commercial diver?
The typical entry-level education is postsecondary nondegree award.
Where do commercial divers earn the most?
Among states, Washington pays the highest median ($161,800). Local pay for every state and metro is below.