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Commercial Divers in The United States
(Buzos profesionales)
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.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 49-9092.00 |
| Career Interests | R |
| Minimum education required | (Postsecondary) Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Mod OJT) Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.75 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 4,000 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 4,300 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 500 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $32,470 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $67,100 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $119,830 |
| Career Cluster | Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Transporte, distribución y logística) |
| Major Occupational Group | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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