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How much does a sailor and marine oiler make in Wilmington?

$46,910a year

Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $22.55 an hour or $3,909 a month.

Hourly
$22.55
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
40 of 56
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $46,910Highest 10%: $59,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,410$17.50
25th$37,450$18.00
Median$46,910$22.55
75th$57,410$27.60
90th$59,030$28.38

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for sailor and marine oilers.

Virginia Beach, VA$48,210
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Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Crane and Tower Operator$68,670
Captain$63,190
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,660
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$48,850
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$45,270
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$42,210
Light Truck Driver$39,070
Laborer and Freight$37,160
Bus Driver$36,490
Stocker and Order Filler$35,300
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour in Wilmington?

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $22.55 ($46,910 a year).

Do sailor and marine oilers make more in Wilmington than the national average?

No: $46,910 against $51,520 nationally, 9% less.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $44,770, so Wilmington pays 5% more.

Where does Wilmington rank for sailor and marine oiler pay?

40 of 56 metro areas with data.

How much does a sailor and marine oiler make starting out in Wilmington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,030 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.