Sailors and Marine Oilers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for sailors and marine oilerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$75,430
- Oregon$70,000
- Washington$67,170
- New Jersey$66,900
- Alaska$64,800
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$35,470
- Georgia$40,160
- North Carolina$46,790
- Pennsylvania$46,820
- Kentucky$48,720
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $75,430 | $76,140 | $36 | +32.7% | 340 |
| 2 | Oregon | $70,000 | $70,410 | $34 | +23.2% | 210 |
| 3 | Washington | $67,170 | $66,700 | $32 | +18.2% | 1,590 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $66,900 | $71,880 | $32 | +17.7% | 520 |
| 5 | Alaska | $64,800 | $63,130 | $31 | +14% | 480 |
| 6 | Texas | $62,110 | $55,610 | $30 | +9.3% | 4,270 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $60,730 | $60,580 | $29 | +6.9% | 870 |
| 8 | Indiana | $58,970 | $56,570 | $28 | +3.8% | 570 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $58,960 | $48,860 | $28 | +3.7% | 210 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $58,800 | $50,500 | $28 | +3.5% | 210 |
| 11 | Florida | $58,400 | $57,930 | $28 | +2.8% | 2,710 |
| 12 | Delaware | $58,220 | $60,040 | $28 | +2.4% | 80 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $57,410 | $56,680 | $28 | +1% | 90 |
| 14 | New York | $56,050 | $54,210 | $27 | -1.4% | 1,570 |
| 15 | California | $55,750 | $55,180 | $27 | -1.9% | 1,680 |
| 16 | Missouri | $55,150 | $51,940 | $27 | -3% | 220 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $54,950 | $46,610 | $26 | -3.3% | 7,580 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $54,160 | $45,280 | $26 | -4.7% | 400 |
| 19 | Illinois | $53,130 | $49,090 | $26 | -6.5% | 420 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $51,680 | $50,390 | $25 | -9.1% | 490 |
| 21 | Michigan | $51,410 | $51,310 | $25 | -9.5% | 250 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $51,150 | $48,880 | $25 | -10% | 110 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $50,550 | $44,070 | $24 | -11.1% | 420 |
| 24 | Ohio | $50,320 | $53,520 | $24 | -11.5% | 140 |
| 25 | Alabama | $50,240 | $43,000 | $24 | -11.6% | 290 |
| 26 | Virginia | $50,160 | $49,120 | $24 | -11.7% | 2,970 |
| 27 | Maine | $49,920 | $46,800 | $24 | -12.2% | 240 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $49,920 | $47,370 | $24 | -12.2% | 100 |
| 29 | Iowa | $49,590 | $48,100 | $24 | -12.7% | 70 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $48,720 | $47,460 | $23 | -14.3% | 1,470 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $46,820 | $38,810 | $23 | -17.6% | 210 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $46,790 | $44,770 | $23 | -17.7% | 310 |
| 33 | Georgia | $40,160 | $37,500 | $19 | -29.3% | 80 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $35,470 | $23,960 | $17 | -37.6% | 70 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 66 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $79,870 | $75,810 | 200 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $76,330 | $79,730 | 250 |
| 3 | Jacksonville, FL | $75,530 | $67,390 | 700 |
| 4 | Duluth, MN-WI | $74,920 | $65,150 | 50 |
| 5 | Anchorage, AK | $73,320 | $71,040 | 80 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,780 | $66,020 | 410 |
| 7 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $68,740 | $68,270 | 110 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $68,740 | $67,780 | 1,080 |
| 9 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $66,560 | $61,030 | 80 |
| 10 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $65,940 | $61,040 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing sailors and marine oilerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $66,560 | $63,730 | 1,320 |
| 2 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $66,560 | $63,620 | 1,380 |
| 3 | Support Activities for Mining | $65,190 | $68,410 | 400 |
| 4 | Support Activities for Mining | $65,190 | $68,410 | 400 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $63,180 | $91,940 | 270 |
| 6 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $63,180 | $91,910 | 270 |
| 7 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $63,180 | $93,980 | 260 |
| 8 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $62,780 | $61,550 | 540 |
| 9 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $62,780 | $61,000 | 570 |
| 10 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $62,630 | $69,630 | 40 |
| 11 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $62,630 | $69,630 | 40 |
| 12 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $62,630 | $68,510 | 430 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do sailors and marine oilers make in the U.S.?
The median sailors and marine oilers salary in the United States is $51,520 per year (mean $56,830), and about 80% earn between $34,560 and $83,620.
How much do sailors and marine oilers make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $56,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays sailors and marine oilers the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for sailors and marine oilers at $75,430 per year (median $76,140).
What is the job outlook for sailors and marine oilers?
Employment is projected to change +2.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 3,900 openings per year.