Commercial Divers
Fast Growing
Growing
Steady Growth
Declining
Occupation Description
Commercial divers work underneath surface of water, using scuba gear to examine, patch-up, eliminate, or connect apparatus and assemblies. They also use a variety of power and non-powered hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, and torches. May perform examinations or experiments, set up explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.
Estimated Income
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
3480
Job Openings By 2020
3480
Growth Rate
16.2%