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Occupation · SOC 49-9092

Commercial Divers

There are 3,450 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $72,990 a year. The most jobs are in Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TX.

Installation & RepairTypical education: Postsecondary nondegree award
3,450
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$72,990
Median pay a year
Middle half: $54,810–$101,550
400
Annual openings
10-year change: +4.8%
Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

9 of 9 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXMedian pay $50,920 · LCA filings 0100$50,9200
Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, FLMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 0100n/a0
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FLMedian pay $55,440 · LCA filings 090$55,4400
Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk, VA–NCMedian pay $62,820 · LCA filings 090$62,8200
Hartford–West Hartford–East Hartford, CTMedian pay $59,690 · LCA filings 070$59,6900
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CAMedian pay $101,550 · LCA filings 060$101,5500
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDMedian pay $84,200 · LCA filings 050$84,2000
Urban Honolulu, HIMedian pay $95,750 · LCA filings 050$95,7500
Jacksonville, FLMedian pay $49,640 · LCA filings 040$49,6400

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CAEmployment 60 · LCA filings 0$101,550600
Urban Honolulu, HIEmployment 50 · LCA filings 0$95,750500
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDEmployment 50 · LCA filings 0$84,200500
Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk, VA–NCEmployment 90 · LCA filings 0$62,820900
Hartford–West Hartford–East Hartford, CTEmployment 70 · LCA filings 0$59,690700

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXLevel II $47,466 · Level III $52,333 · Level IV $57,200$42,598$47,466$52,333$57,200
Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, FLLevel II $46,259 · Level III $52,208 · Level IV $58,178$40,290$46,259$52,208$58,178
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FLLevel II $50,627 · Level III $56,826 · Level IV $63,024$44,429$50,627$56,826$63,024
Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk, VA–NCLevel II $60,882 · Level III $70,242 · Level IV $79,602$51,522$60,882$70,242$79,602
Hartford–West Hartford–East Hartford, CTLevel II $59,051 · Level III $62,587 · Level IV $66,123$55,515$59,051$62,587$66,123
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CALevel II $67,101 · Level III $95,472 · Level IV $123,864$38,709$67,101$95,472$123,864
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDLevel II $80,267 · Level III $97,822 · Level IV $115,378$62,712$80,267$97,822$115,378
Urban Honolulu, HILevel II $78,832 · Level III $92,435 · Level IV $106,038$65,229$78,832$92,435$106,038
Jacksonville, FLLevel II $48,755 · Level III $52,146 · Level IV $55,557$45,344$48,755$52,146$55,557

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Marine TransportationCIP 49.03OPT · up to 12 months13OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology