How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in Houston?
$55,610a year
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $26.74 an hour or $4,634 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.74
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 56
- Jobs in the area
- 3,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,360Median: $55,610Highest 10%: $101,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| Median | $55,610 | $26.74 | |
| 75th | $76,810 | $36.93 | |
| 90th | $101,100 | $48.63 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers.
| Brownsville, TX | $65,940 |
| Beaumont, TX | $52,000 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $44,520 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $26.74 ($55,610 a year).
Do sailor and marine oilers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $55,610 against $51,520 nationally, 8% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $55,610, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?
21 of 56 metro areas with data.
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,100 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.