Commercial Divers Salary by State
The national median pay for commercial divers is $72,990 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,490 in Texas to $161,800 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $43,330
- 25th percentile
- $54,810
- Median
- $72,990
- 75th percentile
- $101,550
- Top 10%
- $157,790
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,450 jobs.
Median pay in 19 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $161,800 | +122% | $122,290 | $250,960 | Not published |
| 2 | New York | $157,800 | +116% | $62,400 | $157,820 | 170 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $126,320 | +73% | $73,130 | $126,340 | Not published |
| 4 | California | $101,540 | +39% | $39,980 | $152,760 | 310 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $95,750 | +31% | $49,010 | $134,060 | 70 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $86,920 | +19% | $65,200 | $144,470 | Not published |
| 7 | Arizona | $85,990 | +18% | $85,810 | $92,530 | Not published |
| 8 | Vermont | $85,780 | +18% | $83,260 | $101,690 | 80 |
| 9 | Indiana | $83,510 | +14% | $79,040 | $104,980 | Not published |
| 10 | Maine | $74,610 | +2% | $37,300 | $80,110 | Not published |
| 11 | Kentucky | $63,550 | −13% | $37,550 | $84,950 | Not published |
| 12 | Missouri | $63,030 | −14% | $50,710 | $89,530 | Not published |
| 13 | Virginia | $62,340 | −15% | $45,200 | $97,100 | Not published |
| 14 | Louisiana | $62,230 | −15% | $32,430 | $99,160 | 230 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $59,690 | −18% | $53,540 | $83,700 | 120 |
| 16 | Michigan | $54,620 | −25% | $49,420 | $76,450 | 80 |
| 17 | Florida | $49,640 | −32% | $39,200 | $70,120 | 370 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $49,260 | −33% | $43,110 | $92,720 | 30 |
| 19 | Texas | $46,490 | −36% | $33,050 | $62,510 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Commercial Divers salary questions
Which state pays commercial divers the most?
Washington, with a median of $161,800 a year (+122% vs. the national median of $72,990). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays commercial divers the least?
Texas, with a median of $46,490 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most commercial divers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 370, with a median of $49,640.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.