Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for sailors and marine oilers in the United States was $51,520 ($24.77 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,560 | $16.61 |
| 25th | $41,430 | $19.92 |
| Median | $51,520 | $24.77 |
| 75th | $67,590 | $32.50 |
| 90th | $83,620 | $40.20 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-5011
- Total U.S. employment: 31,670
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $56,830 sits 10.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,000 | $20.68 | -16.5% | 290 |
| Alaska | $63,130 | $30.35 | +22.5% | 480 |
| Arkansas | $23,960 | $11.52 | -53.5% | 70 |
| California | $55,180 | $26.53 | +7.1% | 1,680 |
| Connecticut | $45,280 | $21.77 | -12.1% | 400 |
| Delaware | $60,040 | $28.86 | +16.5% | 80 |
| Florida | $57,930 | $27.85 | +12.4% | 2,710 |
| Georgia | $37,500 | $18.03 | -27.2% | 80 |
| Hawaii | $76,140 | $36.60 | +47.8% | 340 |
| Illinois | $49,090 | $23.60 | -4.7% | 420 |
| Indiana | $56,570 | $27.20 | +9.8% | 570 |
| Iowa | $48,100 | $23.13 | -6.6% | 70 |
| Kentucky | $47,460 | $22.82 | -7.9% | 1,470 |
| Louisiana | $46,610 | $22.41 | -9.5% | 7,580 |
| Maine | $46,800 | $22.50 | -9.2% | 240 |
| Maryland | — | — | — | 310 |
| Massachusetts | $44,070 | $21.19 | -14.5% | 420 |
| Michigan | $51,310 | $24.67 | -0.4% | 250 |
| Minnesota | $56,680 | $27.25 | +10.0% | 90 |
| Mississippi | $50,390 | $24.22 | -2.2% | 490 |
| Missouri | $51,940 | $24.97 | +0.8% | 220 |
| New Jersey | $71,880 | $34.56 | +39.5% | 520 |
| New York | $54,210 | $26.06 | +5.2% | 1,570 |
| North Carolina | $44,770 | $21.52 | -13.1% | 310 |
| Ohio | $53,520 | $25.73 | +3.9% | 140 |
| Oregon | $70,410 | $33.85 | +36.7% | 210 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,810 | $18.66 | -24.7% | 210 |
| Rhode Island | $48,860 | $23.49 | -5.2% | 210 |
| South Carolina | $50,500 | $24.28 | -2.0% | 210 |
| Tennessee | $60,580 | $29.12 | +17.6% | 870 |
| Texas | $55,610 | $26.74 | +7.9% | 4,270 |
| Virginia | $49,120 | $23.62 | -4.7% | 2,970 |
| Washington | $66,700 | $32.07 | +29.5% | 1,590 |
| West Virginia | $47,370 | $22.77 | -8.1% | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $48,880 | $23.50 | -5.1% | 110 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for sailors and marine oilers?
The median annual wage for sailors and marine oilers is $51,520 ($24.77 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays sailors and marine oilers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many sailors and marine oilers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 31,670 sailors and marine oilers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do sailors and marine oilers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.77. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.