How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in California?
$55,180a year
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in California. That is $26.53 an hour or $4,598 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.53
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,210Median: $55,180Highest 10%: $79,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,210 | $17.89 | |
| 25th | $43,540 | $20.93 | |
| Median | $55,180 | $26.53 | |
| 75th | $68,780 | $33.07 | |
| 90th | $79,290 | $38.12 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $68,780 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,530 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,290 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,880 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sailor and marine oilers.
| 9. Minnesota | $56,680 |
| 10. Indiana | $56,570 |
| 11. Texas | $55,610 |
| 12. California | $55,180 |
| 13. New York | $54,210 |
| 14. Ohio | $53,520 |
| 15. Missouri | $51,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $26.53 ($55,180 a year).
Do sailor and marine oilers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $55,180 against $51,520 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?
California ranks 12 of 34 states.
Which city in California pays sailor and marine oilers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $68,780 a year.
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.