Commercial Divers

SOC Code: 49-9092

Commercial Diverss take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 89.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking.

AI-Proof Score: 89.4Very High
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Median Salary

$61,130

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Job Growth

8.5%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Time Management

Common Tasks

  • Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  • Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
  • Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  • Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  • Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Commercial Divers — AI-Proof Careers