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.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 4,000 people employed as commercial divers in the United States. The median annual salary is $54,800. Entry level employees earn approximately $36,200 per year and senior employees earn approximately $111,130 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.