Commercial Divers
Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures.
About the profession
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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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Commercial Diver → Practitioner Commercial Diver → Senior Practitioner Commercial Diver → Lead Commercial Diver
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
137K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $39,430 - $63,820/year With equity/bonuses: $43,373 - $76,584 Top markets (SF/NYC): $45,345 - $76,584 Execute core tasks using Critical Thinking…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $27,601 - $57,438 Year 2-3: Junior level $63,820 - $83,800 Year 4-6: Mid level $83,800 - $90,856 Year 7-10: Senior level $90,856 - $118,230 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Commercial Diver genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and Active Listening You communicate clearly with…
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