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Resolve Marine

Diver - Tacoma

Tacoma, WA · On-site

The Diver is responsible for carrying out dive operations as per instructions of Dive Supervisor to ... Deployment Pay & Per Diem: This is a project-based, deployable position requiring frequent domestic ...

Resolve Marine

Diver - Alabama

Theodore, AL

Deployment Pay & Per Diem: This is a project-based, deployable position requiring frequent domestic ... Salvage Divers must be available for deployment to remote and offshore locations for varying ...

Resolve Marine

Diver - Alabama

Theodore, AL · On-site +1

Deployment Pay & Per Diem: This is a project-based, deployable position requiring frequent domestic ... Salvage Divers must be available for deployment to remote and offshore locations for varying ...

Ballard

Commercial Diver / Tender

Washougal, WA · On-site

Travel assistance will be provided, lodging is included, and eligible employees will receive daily per diem. Divers must provide their own approved dive hat and bailout system. Not available for ...

Resolve Marine

Diver - Tacoma

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

The Diver is a project-based position and requires domestic and international travel to project ... Deployment Pay & Per Diem: This is a project-based, deployable position requiring frequent domestic ...

AECOM

Inspection Diver

Novi, MI

ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience). Preferred ... Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel. At AECOM, we are committed to ...

AECOM

Inspection Diver

Novi, MI · On-site

ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience). Preferred ... Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel. At AECOM, we are committed to ...

AECOM

Inspection Diver

Novi, MI

ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience). Preferred ... Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel. At AECOM, we are committed to ...

AECOM

Engineer Diver

Novi, MI · On-site

ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience) Preferred ... Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel. At AECOM, we are committed to ...

AECOM

Engineer Diver

Novi, MI · On-site

ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience) Preferred ... Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel. At AECOM, we are committed to ...

AECOM

Engineer Diver

Novi, MI · On-site

ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience) Preferred ... Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel. At AECOM, we are committed to ...

AECOM

Engineer Diver - Civil Engineering IV

Novi, MI · On-site

Ensuring the safety of all divers and equipment, participating in safety briefings, and responding ... Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel. At AECOM, we are committed to ...

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AECOM

Engineer Diver - Civil Engineering IV

Novi, MI · On-site

Ensuring the safety of all divers and equipment, participating in safety briefings, and responding ... Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel. At AECOM, we are committed to ...

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AECOM

Engineer Diver - Civil Engineering IV

Novi, MI

Ensuring the safety of all divers and equipment, participating in safety briefings, and responding ... Competitive per diem provided for meals, lodging, and travel. At AECOM, we are committed to ...

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Resolve Marine

Dive Supervisor - Tacoma

Tacoma, WA · On-site

Deployment Pay & Per Diem: This is a project-based, deployable position requiring frequent domestic ... Salvage Divers must be available for deployment to remote and offshore locations for varying ...

Resolve Marine

Dive Supervisor - Tacoma

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$25 - $48/hr

Deployment Pay & Per Diem: This is a project-based, deployable position requiring frequent domestic ... Salvage Divers must be available for deployment to remote and offshore locations for varying ...

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How much do per diem diver jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem diver in the United States is $23.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Per Diem Diver vs Commercial Diver?

AspectPer Diem DiverCommercial Diver
CertificationsOpen water or basic diving certificationsAdvanced certifications like IMCA or ADCI
Work EnvironmentTemporary, short-term projects, often on callLonger-term, intensive underwater construction or repair
Employer & IndustryFreelance, contractor, or maritime companiesConstruction, oil & gas, infrastructure

Per Diem Divers typically hold basic diving certifications and work on short-term projects, often on a per-diem basis. Commercial Divers usually have advanced certifications and undertake longer, more complex underwater tasks in industrial settings. Both roles are essential in underwater work but differ mainly in scope, certification, and work duration.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Diver job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,577 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Diver - Tacoma

Tacoma, WA • On-site

Resolve Marine
Water Transportation • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

The Diver is responsible for carrying out dive operations as per instructions of Dive Supervisor to support diving operations, topside evolutions and emergency response works. The Diver is a project-based position and requires domestic and international travel to project sites.

Deployment Pay & Per Diem:
This is a project-based, deployable position requiring frequent domestic and/or international travel, often on short notice, to support salvage, wreck removal, and emergency response operations. Salvage Divers must be available for deployment to remote and offshore locations for varying durations based on operational needs. Deployed pay is provided for full-time employees during active field assignments in accordance with Resolve Marine deployed pay policies and applicable employment agreements. Per diem is provided to part-time employees for work-related travel or deployments away from the employee's home base to offset meals and incidental expenses, with rates varying by location and assignment.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Underwater inspection to ascertain, quantify, document and report the condition of the vessel / marine structure
  • Carry out under water cutting, drilling, burning and welding operations
  • Fabrication of patches - installation of patches
  • Carry out Blow down operations to restore buoyancy
  • Underwater Fuel Removal using hot tap or other mechanism
  • Water jetting to remove mud
  • Black water diving
  • Able to handle heavy rigging and install shackles, chains, slings underwater
  • Ability to carry out Penetration dives
  • Carry out standby duties
  • Other duties as assigned

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