How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in Louisiana?
$46,610a year
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in Louisiana. That is $22.41 an hour or $3,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.41
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 7,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,730Median: $46,610Highest 10%: $92,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,730 | $14.29 | |
| 25th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $46,610 | $22.41 | |
| 75th | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 90th | $92,420 | $44.43 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lafayette, LA | $49,500 |
| Houma, LA | $48,500 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,520 |
| New Orleans, LA | $43,630 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sailor and marine oilers.
| 24. Kentucky | $47,460 |
| 25. West Virginia | $47,370 |
| 26. Maine | $46,800 |
| 27. Louisiana | $46,610 |
| 28. Connecticut | $45,280 |
| 29. North Carolina | $44,770 |
| 30. Massachusetts | $44,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $22.41 ($46,610 a year).
Do sailor and marine oilers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $46,610 against $51,520 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?
Louisiana ranks 27 of 34 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays sailor and marine oilers the most?
Lafayette, LA, with a median of $49,500 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.