Learning underwater welding is a key part of our Commercial Diver Program. Commercial diving is a competitive industry, and DIT trains its divers in the necessary skills to compete.
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DIT offers you the underwater welding training you’ll need as well as the specialized programs necessary to work in the underwater construction industry. Underwater welding courses include welding, underwater welding, underwater cutting and burning and more. We are one of the only dive schools in the U.S. to be internationally certified by the DCBC. These certifications allow our graduates to dive all over the world. DIT training is conducted in open water, giving students real-world experience that can’t be duplicated in pools, tanks or quarries. Learn more about commercial diving courses with DIT and find out how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® can help with tuition costs.
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Underwater Welding & Commercial Diving Salary
The salary of a Commercial Diver/ Underwater Welder is determined by:
Find out where Commercial Divers & Underwater Welders Work, and How to Begin a career in Commercial Diving & Underwater Welding:
Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2016
49-9092 Commercial Divers
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).
National estimates for this occupation
Industry profile for this occupation
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National estimates for this occupation: Top
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,370 | 10.3 % | $25.96 | $53,990 | 2.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.76 | $18.03 | $23.60 | $29.62 | $40.26 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $30,700 | $37,510 | $49,090 | $61,610 | $83,730 |
Industry profile for this occupation: Top
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Support Services | 1,470 | 0.48 | $25.63 | $53,310 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 1,020 | 0.92 | $24.62 | $51,210 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 150 | 0.17 | $31.18 | $64,850 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 130 | 0.01 | $34.31 | $71,360 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 70 | 0.04 | $15.46 | $32,150 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 1,020 | 0.92 | $24.62 | $51,210 |
| Other Support Services | 1,470 | 0.48 | $25.63 | $53,310 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 150 | 0.17 | $31.18 | $64,850 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 70 | 0.04 | $15.46 | $32,150 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 130 | 0.01 | $34.31 | $71,360 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 130 | 0.01 | $34.31 | $71,360 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 150 | 0.17 | $31.18 | $64,850 |
| Other Support Services | 1,470 | 0.48 | $25.63 | $53,310 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 1,020 | 0.92 | $24.62 | $51,210 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | (8) | (8) | $17.50 | $36,400 |
