How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in Lafayette?
$49,500a year
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $23.80 an hour or $4,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.80
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 56
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,020Median: $49,500Highest 10%: $79,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,020 | $13.95 | |
| 25th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| 75th | $65,610 | $31.54 | |
| 90th | $79,810 | $38.37 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers.
| Houma, LA | $48,500 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,520 |
| New Orleans, LA | $43,630 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $23.80 ($49,500 a year).
Do sailor and marine oilers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $49,500 against $51,520 nationally, 4% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $46,610, so Lafayette pays 6% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?
30 of 56 metro areas with data.
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,810 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.