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Scuba Diving Instructor / Dive Master

Scuba diving instructors and divemasters teach recreational and specialty diving courses and lead guided dives for tourists and enthusiasts. Florida's 1,350+ miles of coastline, world-famous Florida Keys coral reef system, and freshwater spring diving attract hundreds of thousands of divers annually — making FL the most active dive market east of the Mississippi.

FL Median Salary
$42,000
Entry Salary
$30,000
Experienced
$70,000
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor or NAUI Instructor certification required

Career Path

  1. Recreational Diver → Rescue Diver → Divemaster → Open Water Instructor → Master Instructor → Course Director

Top Florida Employers

Florida Keys dive shopsSeaWorld OrlandoReef Environmental Education FoundationRainbow Reef Dive CenterGinnie Springs OutdoorsScuba diving retailers

Related Programs

  • PADI Instructor Development Course
  • Divemaster Internship
  • Marine Science Certificate
  • Recreational Dive Leadership Program
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