Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,610
↑ 34.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Sailors and Marine Oilers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Sailors and Marine Oilers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 34.8% since 2011 ($36,800 → $49,610)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,610
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,610 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $48,400 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $47,490 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $46,720 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | $44,920 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | $43,480 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | $40,900 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | $40,730 | -3.2% |
| 2016 | $42,060 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $41,260 | +5.5% |
| 2014 | $39,100 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | $38,960 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $38,190 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | $36,800 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.