How much does a sailor and marine oiler make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.77 an hour or $4,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.77
- Average (mean)
- $56,830
- Jobs
- 31,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| 25th | $41,430 | $19.92 | |
| Median | $51,520 | $24.77 | |
| 75th | $67,590 | $32.50 | |
| 90th | $83,620 | $40.20 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $76,140 |
| New Jersey | $71,880 |
| Oregon | $70,410 |
| Washington | $66,700 |
| Alaska | $63,130 |
| Tennessee | $60,580 |
| Delaware | $60,040 |
| Florida | $57,930 |
| Minnesota | $56,680 |
| Indiana | $56,570 |
| Texas | $55,610 |
| California | $55,180 |
| New York | $54,210 |
| Ohio | $53,520 |
| Missouri | $51,940 |
| Michigan | $51,310 |
| South Carolina | $50,500 |
| Mississippi | $50,390 |
| Virginia | $49,120 |
| Illinois | $49,090 |
| Wisconsin | $48,880 |
| Rhode Island | $48,860 |
| Iowa | $48,100 |
| Kentucky | $47,460 |
| West Virginia | $47,370 |
| Maine | $46,800 |
| Louisiana | $46,610 |
| Connecticut | $45,280 |
| North Carolina | $44,770 |
| Massachusetts | $44,070 |
| Alabama | $43,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,810 |
| Georgia | $37,500 |
| Arkansas | $23,960 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $79,870 |
| Honolulu, HI | $76,330 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $75,530 |
| Duluth, MN | $74,920 |
| Anchorage, AK | $73,320 |
| San Francisco, CA | $68,780 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $68,740 |
| Seattle, WA | $68,740 |
| Brownsville, TX | $65,940 |
| Portland, OR | $63,900 |
| Louisville, KY | $62,650 |
| Nashville, TN | $62,610 |
| New York, NY | $62,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,630 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $61,510 |
In other countries
Sailor and Marine Oiler belongs to the international group "Ships’ deck crews and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Captain$92,460
- Motorboat Operator$47,520
- Ship Engineer$109,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.77 ($51,520 a year).
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make a month?
About $4,293 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,520 a year.
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,560 or less a year ($16.62 an hour); the top 10% make $83,620 or more.
Which state pays sailor and marine oilers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $76,140 a year, followed by New Jersey ($71,880) and Oregon ($70,410).
Which city pays sailor and marine oilers the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $79,870 a year.
How many sailor and marine oilers are there in the United States?
About 31,670 people work as sailor and marine oilers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.