Commercial diver demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial diver gender statistics
3.3% of commercial divers are women and 96.7% of commercial divers are men.
- Male, 96.7%
- Female, 3.3%
Commercial diver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.7% |
| Female | 3.3% |
Commercial diver gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,610
Female income
$42,821
Commercial diver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial diver positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of commercial divers are female.
Commercial diver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2011 | 97.99% | 2.01% |
| 2012 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2015 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2016 | 97.08% | 2.92% |
| 2017 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2019 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2020 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2021 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
Commercial diver related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial divers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Commercial Diver | 97% | 3% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Commercial diver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial divers is White, which makes up 64.1% of all commercial divers. Comparatively, 16.5% of commercial divers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of commercial divers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Commercial diver race
| Commercial diver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Commercial diver race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial diver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial diver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.52% | 8.99% | 3.56% | 13.37% |
| 2011 | 69.56% | 10.27% | 3.35% | 14.18% |
| 2012 | 69.93% | 9.04% | 4.12% | 14.23% |
| 2013 | 71.02% | 9.10% | 3.48% | 13.88% |
| 2014 | 70.07% | 8.61% | 3.75% | 14.63% |
| 2015 | 70.29% | 8.91% | 2.80% | 14.74% |
| 2016 | 70.16% | 9.28% | 3.61% | 14.22% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.33% | 3.94% | 14.84% |
| 2018 | 69.59% | 9.45% | 3.23% | 14.66% |
| 2019 | 69.60% | 9.13% | 3.46% | 15.31% |
| 2020 | 67.26% | 7.55% | 3.36% | 17.17% |
| 2021 | 64.08% | 10.04% | 3.30% | 16.45% |
Commercial diver wage gap by race
According to our data, white commercial divers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commercial divers have the lowest average salary at $46,836.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,339 |
| White | $50,837 |
| Black or African American | $46,836 |
| Asian | $49,005 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,122 |
Average commercial diver age
See how the average age of commercial divers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Commercial diver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Commercial diver age breakdown
The average age of commercial divers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the commercial diver population.
Commercial diver age breakdown
| Commercial Diver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Commercial diver educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial divers is associate degree, with 29% of commercial divers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Commercial divers by degree level
| Commercial diver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Commercial diver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commercial divers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,824 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, commercial divers earn a median annual income of $49,066 compared to $44,620 for commercial divers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,620 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,066 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,824 |
Commercial diver employment statistics
Most commercial divers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where commercial divers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial divers work.
Commercial diver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Commercial diver jobs by company type
Employees with the commercial diver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commercial divers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commercial diver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 4% |
Commercial diver jobs by industry
The most common industries for commercial divers are construction, professional and energy.
Commercial diver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 19% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Commercial diver turnover and employment statistics
Commercial diver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial divers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial diver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial diver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average commercial diver tenure
The average commercial diver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,214 commercial divers resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial diver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Commercial diver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial divers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Heat Technician | 1.73% | 17,500 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Commercial Diver | 3.56% | - |
| Washer Engineer Helper | 3.67% | 48,821 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Similar commercial diver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Heat Technician | 1.73% | 17,500 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Washer Engineer Helper | 3.67% | 48,821 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial divers
The most common foreign language among commercial divers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Commercial diver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
