Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary
The median sailors and marine oilers salary in the United States is $51,520 per year ($24.77/hour). Salaries range from $34,560 at the entry level to $83,620+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 31,670 sailors and marine oilers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$51,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.77
per hour
Employment
31,670
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,560
25th percentile
$41,430
Median
$51,520
75th percentile
$67,590
90th percentile
$83,620
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
3,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$24K$76K■ No data
Top Paying States
Hawaii
$76K
+48%
New Jersey
$72K
+40%
Oregon
$70K
+37%
Washington
$67K
+29%
Alaska
$63K
+23%
Tennessee
$61K
+18%
Delaware
$60K
+17%
Florida
$58K
+12%
Minnesota
$57K
+10%
Indiana
$57K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $76,140 | +47.8% |
| New Jersey | $71,880 | +39.5% |
| Oregon | $70,410 | +36.7% |
| Washington | $66,700 | +29.5% |
| Alaska | $63,130 | +22.5% |
| Tennessee | $60,580 | +17.6% |
| Delaware | $60,040 | +16.5% |
| Florida | $57,930 | +12.4% |
| Minnesota | $56,680 | +10.0% |
| Indiana | $56,570 | +9.8% |
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Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $79,870 | +55.0% |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $76,330 | +48.2% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $75,530 | +46.6% |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $74,920 | +45.4% |
| Anchorage, AK | $73,320 | +42.3% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,780 | +33.5% |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $68,740 | +33.4% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $68,740 | +33.4% |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $65,940 | +28.0% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $63,900 | +24.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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