The average salary for a sailors and marine oiler in the United States is $53,470, but the range typically falls between $37,960 and $62,700. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.71, with a range between $18.25 and $30.14.
There are approximately 29,960 people employed as a sailors and marine oiler in the United States. With Louisiana, Texas, Virginia employing the highest number of sailors and marine oilers.The state with the best pay for a sailors and marine oiler is Hawaii, with an average annual salary of $64,150, while Rhode Island has the lowest average annual salary of $40,280.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,240 | $15.5 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,960 | $18.25 |
| Median | $48,400 | $23.27 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,700 | $30.14 |
| 90th Percentile | $79,180 | $38.07 |
The salary of a sailors and marine oiler can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a sailors and marine oiler in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for sailors and marine oilers are Hawaii, Texas, New Jersey, Alaska, Oregon while the worst states are Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $29,480 | $47,640 | $61,290 |
| Alaska | $38,910 | $62,800 | $79,660 |
| California | $36,550 | $61,580 | $78,450 |
| Connecticut | $36,790 | $51,420 | $61,490 |
| Delaware | $33,000 | $47,140 | $64,340 |
| Florida | $32,190 | $52,030 | $78,120 |
| Georgia | $35,360 | $49,190 | $63,730 |
| Hawaii | $46,380 | $64,150 | $92,250 |
| Illinois | $35,690 | $52,860 | $85,460 |
| Indiana | $29,700 | $46,720 | $65,390 |
| Iowa | $29,610 | $47,950 | $65,610 |
| Kentucky | $28,860 | $47,020 | $76,060 |
| Louisiana | $30,620 | $51,650 | $79,510 |
| Maine | $33,140 | $41,170 | $47,550 |
| Maryland | $34,160 | $53,720 | $83,270 |
| Massachusetts | $31,970 | $43,360 | $57,630 |
| Michigan | $32,430 | $49,320 | $62,750 |
| Minnesota | $35,690 | $54,510 | $64,690 |
| Mississippi | $30,060 | $53,110 | $83,030 |
| Missouri | $29,700 | $44,980 | $63,370 |
| New Jersey | $37,440 | $65,540 | $101,480 |
| New York | $39,240 | $61,080 | $86,660 |
| North Carolina | $31,200 | $45,540 | $72,270 |
| Ohio | $26,220 | $43,680 | $58,130 |
| Oregon | $37,500 | $62,870 | $89,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,120 | $40,600 | $49,640 |
| Rhode Island | $28,460 | $40,280 | $62,510 |
| South Carolina | $31,250 | $55,920 | $79,740 |
| Tennessee | $29,730 | $49,210 | $65,660 |
| Texas | $35,880 | $56,980 | $78,400 |
| Virginia | $29,600 | $44,890 | $54,970 |
| Washington | $45,470 | $60,710 | $78,620 |
| West Virginia | $28,640 | $48,700 | $72,570 |
| Wisconsin | $24,260 | $47,740 | $71,090 |
Even between cities, the salary of a sailors and marine oiler can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for sailors and marine oilers is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $85,440.The city with the lowest average salary for sailors and marine oilers is Pittsburgh, PA with an average salary of $37,120.
Areas with highest average salaries for sailors and marine oilers
Areas with lowest average salaries for sailors and marine oilers
The number of sailors and marine oilers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of sailors and marine oilers has increased by 4,390. On average, the number of sailors and marine oilers has been increasing by 4.3% each year. The salary of sailors and marine oilers has been decreasing. Since 2020, the salary of sailors and marine oilers has decreased by $-2,210. On average, the salary of sailors and marine oilers has been increasing by -1.0% each year.
Sailors and Marine Oilers are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for sailors and marine oilers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
$72,220 per year
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$39,970 per year
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