Commercial Divers — Job Outlook

Employment of commercial divers is projected to grow +8.5% from 2024 to 2034. This is faster than the average for all occupations.

About 400 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $61,130 as of the latest data. About 3,430 people were employed in this role.