SOC 49-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Divers — Florida
Florida · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Commercial Divers in Florida is $49,640 per year, substantially below the national median of $72,990 — a gap of 32.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Commercial Divers in Florida is $49,640 per year, substantially below the national median of $72,990 — a gap of 32.0%. Half of workers earn between $43,330 and $60,080. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,200 and the ninetieth at $70,120.
Employment stands at 370, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Florida ranks number 17th out of 19 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $55,440. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 451st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $43,330 | −40.6% |
| Median (50th) | $49,640 | −32.0% |
| 75th | $60,080 | −17.7% |
| 90th | $70,120 | −3.9% |
| Mean | $52,270 | −28.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $55,440 | 90 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $49,640 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,640 buys what $48,008 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 34.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,008US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,640 a year, 32.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,200 to $70,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $55,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial Divers in Florida?
The median annual wage is $49,640, or $23.86 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 Florida is 32.0% 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 Florida earns more than $70,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,200 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 Miami, at $55,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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