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Entry Level Commercial Diving Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$14 - $18.50/hr

About You As a Growth Team SkillBridge Intern, you are someone who enjoys diving into data-driven ... Preferred Qualifications: * Entry-level experience or certifications in business development ...

$14 - $18.50/hr

About You As a Growth Team SkillBridge Intern, you are someone who enjoys diving into data-driven ... Preferred Qualifications: * Entry-level experience or certifications in business development ...

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How much do entry level commercial diving jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level commercial diving in the United States is $48,610.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,500.00 and $54,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Commercial Diving vs Commercial Diver?

AspectEntry Level Commercial DivingCommercial Diver
CertificationsOpen Water Diver, Basic Commercial Diving CertificationAdvanced certifications, specialized training
Work EnvironmentSupervised, entry-level tasks underwaterFull scope underwater work, more complex projects
ExperienceLimited, beginner levelSignificant experience required

Entry Level Commercial Divers are beginners with basic certifications, performing supervised underwater tasks. Commercial Divers have advanced training and handle complex projects independently. The main difference lies in experience, certification level, and scope of work.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Commercial Diving job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,610 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Diver(Full-Time)

Mainstream Commercial Divers, Inc.

North Charleston, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description


Job Summary


This is a full-time position. The Diver must be able to work in compliance with various marine and land-based projects. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Job Responsibilities


  • Execution of field work encompassed in dive projects while under direct or indirect supervision.
  • Correct completion of all job-specific, employee-related Mainstream Diving paperwork.
  • Understand and work within the project’s detailed scope of work to maintain strict compliance with contract documents, project schedules, and corporate policies and procedures.
  • Work safely during all phases of performing the required field duties.
  • Ability to perform work inside areas of varying dimensions, involving squatting and crawling for possible extended periods.
  • Ability to follow directions; read/speak and understand English; read and understand dive plans.
  • Set up a standard dive station.
  • Fully “op checks” a standard dive station.
  • Identifies and maintains each component included in the standard “Life Support Equipment” job box.
  • Memorizes all emergency line pull signals.
  • Assist the diver in dressing and undressing correctly.
  • Tends a diver and his tools.
  • Ties bowlines, hitches, and cleating lines.
  • Performs routine maintenance of underwater life support equipment.
  • Identifies frequently used underwater tools.
  • Demonstrates underwater ability during simple dive tasks.
  • The ability to safely drive and perform safety checks on all vehicles for which one is licensed.
  • Project work may require out-of-town travel for two weeks or more.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with company and client safety standards.
  • Due to the diversity of both scheduled and unscheduled projects, physical demands and environmental conditions vary significantly from project to project.
  • Work outside year-round in all weather conditions.
  • May be exposed to varying levels of physical activity and physical extremes, such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of the hands, and heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds or more.
  • May work in extreme environments, including heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noise, dangerous equipment, and long hours.


Qualifications


  • Requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills).
  • Experience in hydroelectric facility inspection and repair, nuclear inspection and repair, potable, contaminated, tug/ship inspection and repair, bridge inspection, and/or FERC inspection preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • TWIC (required at time of employment)
  • A fit-to-dive physical is required.
  • Requires visual acuity and/to distinguish colors
  • Valid CPR, First Aid, CPR, Oxygen Administration, and AED certification
  • ADCI entry-level tender diver certification card and/or ACDE certification card
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process, including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search, as well as continued verifications throughout employment to ensure that all records meet company policy standards.