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Commercial Divers in Virginia

Commercial Divers in Virginia

Is Virginia a good place for you to work as a Commercial Diver?

5.0% Jobs Projection
$44,840 Median Salary
20 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Commercial Divers in Virginia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Commercial Divers in Virginia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What do Commercial Divers Make in Virginia?

In 2018 wages for Commercial Divers ranged from $33,210 to $78,540 with $44,840 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.97 to $37.76. The median hourly rate was $21.56.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $21.02 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.54.

The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Virginia Metros for Commercial Divers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Commercial Divers.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 140 $57,160

Top States for Commercial Divers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Commercial Divers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Florida 380 $38,700
California 270 $57,020
Texas 270 $45,380
Louisiana 250 $41,690
Alaska 150 $78,480
Missouri 90 $33,060
Alabama 90 $59,750
New Hampshire 80 $57,910
New Jersey 80 $74,430
Tennessee 80 $40,840
Ohio 40 $35,820
South Carolina 40 $31,690
Indiana 40 $56,820

Below are the states where Commercial Divers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Alaska $78,480
New Jersey $74,430
Alabama $59,750
Connecticut $58,540
New Hampshire $57,910
California $57,020
Indiana $56,820
Washington $56,640
Michigan $53,970
New York $49,900

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