How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in Kentucky?
$47,460a year
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in Kentucky. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.82
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $47,460Highest 10%: $62,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $39,220 | $18.86 | |
| Median | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 75th | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| 90th | $62,080 | $29.85 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $62,650 |
| Paducah, KY | $47,550 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $42,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sailor and marine oilers.
| 21. Wisconsin | $48,880 |
| 22. Rhode Island | $48,860 |
| 23. Iowa | $48,100 |
| 24. Kentucky | $47,460 |
| 25. West Virginia | $47,370 |
| 26. Maine | $46,800 |
| 27. Louisiana | $46,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.82 ($47,460 a year).
Do sailor and marine oilers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $47,460 against $51,520 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?
Kentucky ranks 24 of 34 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays sailor and marine oilers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $62,650 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.