Commercial Divers (49-9092)
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).
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 29 | 36 | 24.14 | 1 | 2 | 4 | United States | 4000 | 4300 | 0.0 | 200 | 300 | 500 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is robust with low employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 39.43 | 17.85 | 22.66 | 29.02 | 55.45 | 76.98 |
| Alaska | 39.07 | 23.38 | 29.02 | 33.20 | 46.18 | 79.06 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 38.55 | 22.99 | 29.02 | 33.20 | 46.18 | 79.06 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.