Commercial Divers
General Information
Description
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.
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What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Architecture & Construction
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$68,300
Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
$76,207
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Post-secondary certificate 72%
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Associate's degree 11%
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High school 7%
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Bachelor's degree 5%
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Some college 3%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Building and Construction
- Physics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Engineering and Technology
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