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Commercial Divers Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Commercial Divers make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$86,920
Median Annual Salary
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-8.3% vs 2024
$89,120
Mean Salary
$86,920
Median Salary
$41.79
Hourly Rate
Commercial Divers salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Commercial Divers in New Jersey earn a median salary of $86,920 per year ($7,243/month).
This is 5.1% above the national average of $82,677.
New Jersey ranks #6 out of 19 states for Commercial Divers pay.
Salaries decreased by 8.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Commercial Divers
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.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Quality Control Analysis
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.07
Building and Construction
3.76
Physics
3.55
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Mathematics
3.14
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(72.4% of workers)
Salaries for Commercial Divers in New Jersey range from $65,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $144,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $66,860 and $89,130.
Median $86,920
P10: $65,200P25: $66,860P75: $89,130P90: $144,470
10th
$65,200
25th
$66,860
Median
$86,920
75th
$89,130
90th
$144,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$65,200
$31.35
$5,433
25th Percentile
$66,860
$32.14
$5,571
Median (50th)
$86,920
$41.79
$7,243
75th Percentile
$89,130
$42.85
$7,427
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$144,470
$69.46
$12,039
Note: The mean (average) salary of $89,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Commercial Divers in New Jersey is $86,920 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $89,120.
What is the salary range for a Commercial Divers in New Jersey?
Salaries for Commercial Divers in New Jersey range from $65,200 at the 10th percentile to $144,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $66,860 and $89,130.
What is the starting salary for a Commercial Divers in New Jersey?
Entry-level Commercial Divers positions in New Jersey typically start around $65,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $66,860 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Commercial Divers in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Commercial Divers in New Jersey is approximately $41.79 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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