How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in Portland?
$63,900a year
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.72 an hour or $5,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.72
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 56
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,230Median: $63,900Highest 10%: $91,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| 25th | $53,810 | $25.87 | |
| Median | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| 75th | $87,950 | $42.28 | |
| 90th | $91,140 | $43.82 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,260 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.72 ($63,900 a year).
Do sailor and marine oilers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $63,900 against $51,520 nationally, 24% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $70,410, so Portland pays 9% less.
Where does Portland rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?
10 of 56 metro areas with data.
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,140 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.