SOC 49-9092 · Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Commercial Divers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$72,990
- 10th percentile
- $43,330
- 25th percentile
- $54,810
- Median
- $72,990
- 75th percentile
- $101,550
- 90th percentile
- $157,790
- Mean
- $88,320
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,450.
That median is 43.2% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | Not available | $73,130 | $126,320 | $126,340 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 60 | $38,370 | $101,550 | $131,370 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 50 | $48,710 | $95,750 | $134,070 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Not available | $66,860 | $89,130 | $157,820 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 50 | $58,060 | $84,200 | $132,620 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 90 | $45,200 | $62,820 | $98,980 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 70 | $53,540 | $59,690 | $71,280 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 90 | $43,330 | $55,440 | $73,890 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 100 | $41,600 | $50,920 | $62,630 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 40 | $44,040 | $49,640 | $60,650 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 100 | $41,600 | $50,920 | $62,630 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 100 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 90 | $43,330 | $55,440 | $73,890 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 90 | $45,200 | $62,820 | $98,980 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 70 | $53,540 | $59,690 | $71,280 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 60 | $38,370 | $101,550 | $131,370 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 50 | $58,060 | $84,200 | $132,620 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 50 | $48,710 | $95,750 | $134,070 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 40 | $44,040 | $49,640 | $60,650 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Not available | $122,290 | $161,800 | $250,960 |
| New York | 170 | $62,400 | $157,800 | $157,820 |
| Rhode Island | Not available | $73,130 | $126,320 | $126,340 |
| California | 310 | $39,980 | $101,540 | $152,760 |
| Hawaii | 70 | $49,010 | $95,750 | $134,060 |
| New Jersey | Not available | $65,200 | $86,920 | $144,470 |
| Arizona | Not available | $85,810 | $85,990 | $92,530 |
| Vermont | 80 | $83,260 | $85,780 | $101,690 |
| Indiana | Not available | $79,040 | $83,510 | $104,980 |
| Maine | Not available | $37,300 | $74,610 | $80,110 |
| Kentucky | Not available | $37,550 | $63,550 | $84,950 |
| Missouri | Not available | $50,710 | $63,030 | $89,530 |
| Virginia | Not available | $45,200 | $62,340 | $97,100 |
| Louisiana | 230 | $32,430 | $62,230 | $99,160 |
| Connecticut | 120 | $53,540 | $59,690 | $83,700 |
| Michigan | 80 | $49,420 | $54,620 | $76,450 |
| Florida | 370 | $39,200 | $49,640 | $70,120 |
| South Carolina | 30 | $43,110 | $49,260 | $92,720 |
| Texas | Not available | $33,050 | $46,490 | $62,510 |
Other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Commercial Divers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Commercial Divers is $72,990. Employment is 3,450.
How does Commercial Divers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Commercial Divers is 43.2% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Commercial Divers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is highest on this page's list at $126,320.