Commercial Diver Salary
Commercial Divers earn a median $72,990 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$72,990
$35.09 per hour
Range
$43,330 – $157,790
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
3,450
across the U.S.
Commercial Diver take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$60,178
per year · effective tax rate 17.6%
$5,015Monthly
$2,507Twice a month
$2,315Every 2 weeks
$28.93Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,228
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,525
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,058
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$60,178
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,330 | $20.83 | $36,996 |
| 25th percentile | $54,810 | $26.35 | $46,220 |
| Median (50th) | $72,990 | $35.09 | $60,178 |
| 75th percentile | $101,550 | $48.82 | $80,270 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $157,790 | $75.86 | $119,115 |
Commercial Diver salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $161,800 | $121,856 | $122,290 – $239,200+ | — |
| New York | $157,800 | $110,852 | $62,400 – $157,820 | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $126,320 | $93,207 | $73,130 – $126,340 | — |
| California | $101,540 | $73,730 | $39,980 – $152,760 | 310 |
| Hawaii | $95,750 | $70,443 | $49,010 – $134,060 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $86,920 | $66,631 | $65,200 – $144,470 | — |
| Arizona | $85,990 | $67,383 | $85,810 – $92,530 | — |
| Vermont | $85,780 | $65,975 | $83,260 – $101,690 | 80 |
| Indiana | $83,510 | $65,145 | $79,040 – $104,980 | — |
| Maine | $74,610 | $57,464 | $37,300 – $80,110 | — |
| Kentucky | $63,550 | $51,136 | $37,550 – $84,950 | — |
| Missouri | $63,030 | $50,800 | $50,710 – $89,530 | — |
| Virginia | $62,340 | $49,500 | $45,200 – $97,100 | — |
| Louisiana | $62,230 | $50,701 | $32,430 – $99,160 | 230 |
| Connecticut | $59,690 | $48,380 | $53,540 – $83,700 | 120 |
| Michigan | $54,620 | $43,997 | $49,420 – $76,450 | 80 |
| Florida | $49,640 | $42,066 | $39,200 – $70,120 | 370 |
| South Carolina | $49,260 | $39,962 | $43,110 – $92,720 | 30 |
| Texas | $46,490 | $39,535 | $33,050 – $62,510 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial diver make?
The national median salary for commercial divers is $72,990 a year ($35.09 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,330 and the top 10% earn over $157,790. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays commercial divers the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $161,800.
How many commercial divers are there in the U.S.?
About 3,450 people work as commercial divers nationwide.