Texas
How to Become a Commercial Diver
Learn what commercial diver professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$46,490
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
6 to 8 months of full-time, rigorous training
Total Investment
$20,000 - $35,000+
Employment #s
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring commercial diver and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: ADCI Diver Certification Categories; Primary Certification: ADCI Entry-Level Tender/Diver | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$33,050 – $62,510
United States
$33,050 – $62,510
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Association of Diving Contractors International
Is a license required?
No
Credential
The License: ADCI Certification & Ancillary Requirements
Continuing Education
100 hours of bottom time during training, exceeding minimum requirements to
Examination
andidates must pass a comprehensive Diving Medical Exam conducted by a physician trained i
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No state license stands between you and this work — which changes how you compete.
Common Questions
Credential
