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Commercial Divers

Median Salary
61,300
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$43,370

10%

$61,300

Median

$162,440

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    72%

  • Associate's degree

    11%

  • High school

    7%

  • Bachelor's degree

    5%

  • Some college

    3%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Diver, Professional and Instructor

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Building and Construction
  • Physics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Engineering and Technology

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.