How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in Anchorage?
$73,320a year
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $35.25 an hour or $6,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.25
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 56
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,360Median: $73,320Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,360 | $20.85 | |
| 25th | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| Median | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| 75th | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.65 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $232,200 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,000 |
| Transportation Inspector | $131,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $110,000 |
| Captain | $109,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $99,920 |
| Pump Operator | $75,810 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | $74,710 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $66,190 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $65,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $35.25 ($73,320 a year).
Do sailor and marine oilers make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $73,320 against $51,520 nationally, 42% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $63,130, so Anchorage pays 16% more.
Where does Anchorage rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?
5 of 56 metro areas with data.
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,200 or more.
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.