How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in Charleston?
$59,100a year
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $28.41 an hour or $4,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.41
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 56
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,070Median: $59,100Highest 10%: $93,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,070 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| Median | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 75th | $79,840 | $38.38 | |
| 90th | $93,720 | $45.06 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $119,000 |
| Ship Engineer | $98,450 |
| Captain | $91,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,880 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,440 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $55,150 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $46,890 |
| Bus Driver | $46,460 |
| Bus Driver | $40,580 |
| Light Truck Driver | $38,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $28.41 ($59,100 a year).
Do sailor and marine oilers make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $59,100 against $51,520 nationally, 15% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $50,500, so Charleston pays 17% more.
Where does Charleston rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?
17 of 56 metro areas with data.
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,720 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.