Commercial Divers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $58,800 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $196,840
Employed locally 230
National median $61,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $58,800
    75th
    $122,410
    90th
    $196,840

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Divers salary vs area income 63% Median Commercial Divers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial Divers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $154,000
    New York $153,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,960
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $126,320
    Washington $117,210
    Vermont $98,610

    Nearby metros — Commercial Divers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,200
    California $61,100
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,680
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $48,610
    South Carolina $48,010

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $62,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $92,100
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,420
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $82,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Divers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial Divers in Los Angeles, CA is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.63 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Commercial Divers salaries?

    The median Commercial Divers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 3.8% below the national median of $61,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial Divers in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Commercial Divers (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.