How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in Nashville?
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $30.10 an hour or $5,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.10
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 56
- Jobs in the area
- 620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,070 | $15.90 | |
| 25th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| Median | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 75th | $77,260 | $37.14 | |
| 90th | $78,070 | $37.53 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $155,500 |
| Airline Pilot | $143,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $85,360 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $76,750 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $67,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,630 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $57,650 |
| Bus Driver | $52,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $30.10 ($62,610 a year).
Do sailor and marine oilers make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $62,610 against $51,520 nationally, 22% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $60,580, so Nashville pays 3% more.
Where does Nashville rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?
12 of 56 metro areas with data.
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,070 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.