The “Economics” of Being a Dive Instructor: Job Remuneration
(2025) We conducted the first dive instructor remuneration study 4 years ago, at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s time to update it. Please participate!
Is it possible to make a living as a recreational scuba diving instructor? What to expect financially. Hourly rates. How much to invest in dive gear & scuba training. Differences in dive professionals’ income, based on the instructor’s gender, location, training agency affiliation, experience, age, and more.
This survey is now closed.
- Results about tech diving instructors will soon be available on InDEPTH Magazine.
- Results about recreational scuba diving instructors will soon be available on The Dive Industry Compass by The Business of Diving Institute.
Please participate in our other dive industry surveys & market studies.
Thank you for your contribution to a better understanding of the dive industry for everyone’s benefit. You’re awesome! Dive safe!