Top 10 cities for commercial divers by average salary
| Providence, RI | $118,070 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $104,120 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $98,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $95,770 |
| Honolulu, HI | $92,570 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $70,330 |
| Hartford, CT | $62,620 |
| Miami, FL | $56,880 |
| Houston, TX | $52,390 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $52,190 |
Map: Commercial Divers salary by metro area
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Commercial Divers salary by state
Washington pays commercial divers the most statewide, $185,300 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $185,300 | $161,800 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $130,790 | $157,800 | 170 | 1 | $104,120 | $104,120 |
| Rhode Island | $117,430 | $126,320 | n/a | 1 | $118,070 | $118,070 |
| California | $98,740 | $101,540 | 310 | 1 | $95,770 | $95,770 |
| Pennsylvania | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $98,000 | $98,000 |
| Hawaii | $89,180 | $95,750 | 70 | 1 | $92,570 | $92,570 |
| New Jersey | $89,120 | $86,920 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Vermont | $88,000 | $85,780 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $84,410 | $83,510 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $83,990 | $85,990 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $67,250 | $62,340 | n/a | 1 | $70,330 | $70,330 |
| Missouri | $65,960 | $63,030 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $65,190 | $62,230 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $65,090 | $59,690 | 120 | 1 | $62,620 | $62,620 |
| Kentucky | $64,300 | $63,550 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $64,290 | $74,610 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $58,050 | $54,620 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $54,770 | $49,260 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $52,270 | $49,640 | 370 | 2 | $56,880 | $52,190 |
| Texas | $48,860 | $46,490 | n/a | 1 | $52,390 | $52,390 |
Commercial Divers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $118,070 | $126,320 | $56.77 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $104,120 | $89,130 | $50.06 | n/a |
| Philadelphia, PA | $98,000 | $84,200 | $47.11 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $95,770 | $101,550 | $46.04 | 60 |
| Honolulu, HI | $92,570 | $95,750 | $44.51 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $70,330 | $62,820 | $33.81 | 90 |
| Hartford, CT | $62,620 | $59,690 | $30.11 | 70 |
| Miami, FL | $56,880 | $55,440 | $27.35 | 90 |
| Houston, TX | $52,390 | $50,920 | $25.19 | 100 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $52,190 | $49,640 | $25.09 | 40 |
Related jobs
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorU.S. average $76,210
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersU.S. average $64,780
- Industrial Machinery MechanicsU.S. average $68,460
- Maintenance Workers, MachineryU.S. average $64,610
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersU.S. average $91,970
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralU.S. average $53,780
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersU.S. average $41,490
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherU.S. average $53,850
Commercial Divers salary: questions
Where do commercial divers make the most money?
In Providence, RI, with an average of $118,070 a year, among the 10 metro areas we cover.
What is the average commercial divers salary in the U.S.?
$88,320 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $72,990, so half of commercial divers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should commercial divers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of commercial divers nationwide earn between $54,810 (25th percentile) and $101,550 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays commercial divers the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $185,300 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is commercial divers pay the lowest?
Jacksonville, FL, at $52,190 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9092.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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