SOC 535011

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.

National Median

$49,610

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$49,610

Entry Level (10th pct)

$33,350

Experienced (90th pct)

$81,890

Total Employed

31,360

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$33,350 - $38,450
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,450 - $65,370
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$65,370 - $81,890

Highest Paying Locations for Sailors and Marine Oilers

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$85,580

+72.5% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$76,430

+54.1% vs national

Urban Honolulu, HI

$70,950

+43.0% vs national

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

$70,660

+42.4% vs national

Oregon

$68,700

+38.5% vs national

Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$85,580	170
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$76,430	450
Urban Honolulu, HI	$70,950	160
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$70,660	4,640
Oregon	$68,700	280
Texas	$65,680	5,600
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$65,480	210
Anchorage, AK	$65,120	80
Washington	$64,860	1,910
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$64,540	110
Hawaii	$63,280	210
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$62,800	1,420
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$62,800	90
New Jersey	$61,610	570
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$61,090	1,610
Alaska	$61,030	440
New York	$61,010	1,340
New Haven, CT	$60,790	240
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$60,760	350
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$58,240	90
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$58,090	110
Delaware	$57,900	60
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$57,780	40
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$56,430	90
Connecticut	$56,190	350
California	$54,980	1,830
Minnesota	$53,760	50
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$53,170	120
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS	$52,540	60
Port St. Lucie, FL	$52,290	50
Cleveland, OH	$52,080	40
Michigan	$52,000	230
Jacksonville, FL	$51,630	700
St. Louis, MO-IL	$50,570	120
Charleston-North Charleston, SC	$50,270	150
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$49,730	190
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA	$49,510	2,330
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$49,500	N/A
Mississippi	$49,030	560
South Carolina	$48,870	210
Alabama	$48,340	190
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$48,320	30
Illinois	$48,300	440
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$48,240	360
Tennessee	$48,220	730
Wisconsin	$48,180	110
Rhode Island	$48,180	170
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$48,060	510
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL	$47,940	60
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$47,900	430

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Sailors and Marine Oilers?

The national median annual salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers is $49,610, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Sailors and Marine Oilerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Sailors and Marine Oilerss is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median salary of $85,580.

How much can an experienced Sailors and Marine Oilers make?

Top-earning Sailors and Marine Oilerss (90th percentile) make $81,890 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.