Commercial Divers (49-9092)

Occupation description:  Work below surface of water, using scuba gear 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. Excludes Fishers and Related Fishing Workers (45-3011), Athletes and Sports Competitors (27-2021), and Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051).

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2019 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
54	23	42.6	37.8	24.3

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	14
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	11
UI claimants previously working in occupation	13

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	181
Number of job position postings	18
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	10.1

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

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