SOC 49-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Divers — Connecticut
Connecticut · 1 metro areas compared
In Connecticut the median wage is $59,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Connecticut the median wage is $59,690. That is 18.2% lower than the national median of $72,990. Pay ranges from under $53,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,250 to $71,280.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.29 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Connecticut ranks number 15th out of 19 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Hartford records the highest median at $59,690. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 405th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,540 | −26.6% |
| 25th | $58,250 | −20.2% |
| Median (50th) | $59,690 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $71,280 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $83,700 | +14.7% |
| Mean | $65,090 | −10.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $59,690 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $59,690 buys what $57,616 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,616US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,690 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,540 to $83,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $59,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial Divers in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $59,690, or $28.70 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 Connecticut is 18.2% lower. 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 Connecticut earns more than $83,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,540 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hartford, at $59,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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