SOC 49-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Divers — Arizona
Arizona
In Arizona the median wage for Commercial Divers is $85,990 a year, which is 17.8% higher than the national figure of $72,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arizona the median wage for Commercial Divers is $85,990 a year, which is 17.8% higher than the national figure of $72,990. Half of workers earn between $85,810 and $85,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $85,810 and the ninetieth at $92,530.
Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 7th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 147th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,810 | +17.6% |
| 25th | $85,810 | +17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $85,990 | +17.8% |
| 75th | $85,990 | +17.8% |
| 90th | $92,530 | +26.8% |
| Mean | $83,990 | +15.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $85,990 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$85,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,392US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,990 a year, 17.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $85,810 to $92,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 7th of 19 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial Divers in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $85,990, or $41.34 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,990, so pay in Arizona is 17.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $92,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $85,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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