Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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Commercial divers

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

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, athletes and sports competitors, and police and sheriff's patrol officers.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 4,500
Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Commercial divers

2002 employment: 4,000
2012 projected employment: 5,000
Change — numeric: 0; percent: 10.6%
2002 median annual earnings: $34,710; earnings group: high
2002 self-employed: 34.6%
2002 part-time employment: low
2002 unemployment: low
Typical education and training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Educational attainment — high school: 63.2%; some college: 28.2%; bachelor's degree: 8.6%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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