SOC 49-9092
Commercial Divers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ37/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ3,430
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$61K
$39K โ $153K
Projected Growth
๐+8.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค36/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Commercial Divers face a risk score of 37/100 โ 7 points below the national average of 44. With only 36/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $61K ($15K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Commercial Divers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like predictive maintenance ai reducing reactive repair needs are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 3,430 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection and working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Commercial Divers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
Customer communication about technical issues
Hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Analytical or scientific software
Internet browser software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Building and Construction
Physics
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 59% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 78% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 83% |