Sailor and Marine Oiler Salary
Sailors and Marine Oilers earn a median $51,520 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$51,520
$24.77 per hour
Range
$34,560 – $83,620
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
31,670
across the U.S.
Sailor and Marine Oiler take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$43,576
per year · effective tax rate 15.4%
$3,631Monthly
$1,816Twice a month
$1,676Every 2 weeks
$20.95Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,002
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,194
- Medicare (1.45%)$747
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,576
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,560 | $16.62 | $29,949 |
| 25th percentile | $41,430 | $19.92 | $35,469 |
| Median (50th) | $51,520 | $24.77 | $43,576 |
| 75th percentile | $67,590 | $32.50 | $56,380 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $83,620 | $40.20 | $67,657 |
Best cities for sailors and marine oilers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville, FL | $75,530 | $61,965 | $62,287 | 700 |
| 2 | Nashville, TN | $62,610 | $52,487 | $54,482 | 620 |
| 3 | Louisville, KY | $62,650 | $50,444 | $54,198 | 560 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $68,740 | $57,189 | $51,460 | 1,080 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $55,610 | $46,863 | $47,514 | 3,470 |
| 6 | Houma, LA | $48,500 | $40,081 | $47,097 | 2,140 |
| 7 | Paducah, KY | $47,550 | $38,840 | $45,118 | 1,070 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $62,550 | $49,658 | $44,116 | 1,720 |
| 9 | Baton Rouge, LA | $47,520 | $39,323 | $43,317 | 1,310 |
| 10 | Miami, FL | $57,870 | $48,679 | $42,642 | 1,150 |
| 11 | Virginia Beach, VA | $48,210 | $38,959 | $39,778 | 2,830 |
| 12 | New Orleans, LA | $43,630 | $36,314 | $39,217 | 1,940 |
| 13 | Los Angeles, CA | $48,530 | $39,582 | $34,853 | 660 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Jacksonville, FL — $75,530
- Seattle, WA — $68,740
- Louisville, KY — $62,650
- Nashville, TN — $62,610
- New York, NY — $62,550
- Miami, FL — $57,870
- Houston, TX — $55,610
- Los Angeles, CA — $48,530
- Houma, LA — $48,500
- Virginia Beach, VA — $48,210
- Paducah, KY — $47,550
- Baton Rouge, LA — $47,520
- New Orleans, LA — $43,630
Sailor and Marine Oiler salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $76,140 | $58,138 | $46,810 – $108,010 | 340 |
| New Jersey | $71,880 | $56,974 | $38,480 – $94,470 | 520 |
| Oregon | $70,410 | $53,032 | $45,040 – $91,140 | 210 |
| Washington | $66,700 | $55,753 | $45,200 – $84,120 | 1,590 |
| Alaska | $63,130 | $52,905 | $40,200 – $91,730 | 480 |
| Tennessee | $60,580 | $50,856 | $33,070 – $78,070 | 870 |
| Delaware | $60,040 | $47,767 | $44,990 – $63,860 | 80 |
| Florida | $57,930 | $48,727 | $34,230 – $79,150 | 2,710 |
| Minnesota | $56,680 | $45,392 | $36,680 – $79,780 | 90 |
| Indiana | $56,570 | $45,995 | $34,470 – $102,210 | 570 |
| Texas | $55,610 | $46,863 | $38,360 – $95,820 | 4,270 |
| California | $55,180 | $44,440 | $37,210 – $79,290 | 1,680 |
| New York | $54,210 | $43,407 | $34,070 – $78,860 | 1,570 |
| Ohio | $53,520 | $44,494 | $31,770 – $58,270 | 140 |
| Missouri | $51,940 | $42,410 | $30,810 – $75,920 | 220 |
| Michigan | $51,310 | $41,478 | $37,100 – $62,130 | 250 |
| South Carolina | $50,500 | $40,884 | $33,890 – $83,300 | 210 |
| Mississippi | $50,390 | $41,385 | $35,430 – $61,790 | 490 |
| Virginia | $49,120 | $39,638 | $32,660 – $60,650 | 2,970 |
| Illinois | $49,090 | $39,339 | $37,450 – $85,870 | 420 |
| Wisconsin | $48,880 | $40,085 | $33,070 – $76,860 | 110 |
| Rhode Island | $48,860 | $40,224 | $31,200 – $110,290 | 210 |
| Iowa | $48,100 | $39,652 | $35,820 – $60,470 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $47,460 | $38,771 | $36,580 – $62,080 | 1,470 |
| West Virginia | $47,370 | $38,838 | $35,160 – $69,050 | 100 |
| Maine | $46,800 | $37,806 | $39,550 – $60,840 | 240 |
| Louisiana | $46,610 | $38,619 | $29,730 – $92,420 | 7,580 |
| Connecticut | $45,280 | $37,450 | $37,600 – $73,790 | 400 |
| North Carolina | $44,770 | $36,875 | $33,420 – $60,240 | 310 |
| Massachusetts | $44,070 | $35,607 | $34,180 – $75,130 | 420 |
| Alabama | $43,000 | $34,846 | $38,370 – $70,300 | 290 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,810 | $32,172 | $35,810 – $61,630 | 210 |
| Georgia | $37,500 | $30,988 | $25,870 – $48,350 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $23,960 | $20,619 | $22,880 – $60,300 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make?
The national median salary for sailors and marine oilers is $51,520 a year ($24.77 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,560 and the top 10% earn over $83,620. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays sailors and marine oilers the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $76,140. After taxes and local prices, Jacksonville, FL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many sailors and marine oilers are there in the U.S.?
About 31,670 people work as sailors and marine oilers nationwide.