Commercial Divers Salary in California
Commercial Divers in California earn a median of $101,540 a year, +39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +39% ($72,990)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,980; the top 10% earn over $152,760. Nationally the range is $43,330 to $157,790.
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Commercial Divers pay in California
How much do commercial divers make in California?
The median is $101,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,980 and the top 10% earn over $152,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for commercial divers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 19 (+39% vs. the national median of $72,990). Living costs are not included.