Saturation diving is diving for periods long enough to bring all tissues into equilibrium with the partial pressures of the inert components of the breathing gas. It is a diving technique that allows divers working at great depths to reduce the total time spent undergoing decompression.

How much money does a saturation diver make?

Generally speaking, saturation divers can make up to $30,000 – $45,000 per month. Annually, this can add up to over $180,000. A unique salary addition for saturation divers is “depth pay,” which can pay out an additional $1- $4 per foot.

Why is it called saturation diving?

The term "saturation" refers to the fact that the diver's body tissues are saturated with the maximum amount of dissolved gasses possible at that depth. To get to the seafloor, divers exit their pressure chamber habitat through an airlock, and enter a diving bell.