Commercial Divers Salary
Commercial Divers in Connecticut make a median of $59,690 a year, or about $28.7 an hour. The range runs from $54K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.88), that's roughly $58,019 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,679/month, about 43.1% of take-home, which is tight.
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What this looks like in Connecticut
Pay for commercial divers in Connecticut runs about 18% below the U.S. median of $73K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,679/month, which is 42.7% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 102.88) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for commercial diverss.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Connecticut
Entry-level commercial divers (10th percentile) start around $54K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Commercial Divers salary by metro in Connecticut
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $60K | +0% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a commercial diver afford a 2BR apartment alone in Connecticut?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $60K, rent takes 42.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,679/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for commercial divers in Connecticut?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new commercial divers typically earn — is $54K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,212/month. At HUD’s $1,679/month FMR, rent would take 52% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is commercial diver a high-paying job in Connecticut?
Local pay runs 18% below the national median — $60K here vs. $73K nationally.
How does Connecticut compare to the national average for commercial divers?
Connecticut pays $60K median vs. the U.S. average of $73K — that’s -18%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.88), the purchasing-power equivalent is $58K — below the national median.
How much do commercial divers make in Connecticut?
The median is $59,690 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,540, and experienced commercial divers can clear $83,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Connecticut?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,931/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,679/month, which eats 42.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a commercial divers salary go in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a Regional Price Parity of 102.88 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median commercial divers salary is worth about $58,019 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do commercial divers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.