Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary by State
The national median pay for sailors and marine oilers is $51,520 a year. By state, it ranges from $23,960 in Arkansas to $76,140 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,560
- 25th percentile
- $41,430
- Median
- $51,520
- 75th percentile
- $67,590
- Top 10%
- $83,620
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 31,670 jobs.
Median pay in 34 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $76,140 | +48% | $46,810 | $108,010 | 340 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $71,880 | +40% | $38,480 | $94,470 | 520 |
| 3 | Oregon | $70,410 | +37% | $45,040 | $91,140 | 210 |
| 4 | Washington | $66,700 | +29% | $45,200 | $84,120 | 1,590 |
| 5 | Alaska | $63,130 | +23% | $40,200 | $91,730 | 480 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $60,580 | +18% | $33,070 | $78,070 | 870 |
| 7 | Delaware | $60,040 | +17% | $44,990 | $63,860 | 80 |
| 8 | Florida | $57,930 | +12% | $34,230 | $79,150 | 2,710 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $56,680 | +10% | $36,680 | $79,780 | 90 |
| 10 | Indiana | $56,570 | +10% | $34,470 | $102,210 | 570 |
| 11 | Texas | $55,610 | +8% | $38,360 | $95,820 | 4,270 |
| 12 | California | $55,180 | +7% | $37,210 | $79,290 | 1,680 |
| 13 | New York | $54,210 | +5% | $34,070 | $78,860 | 1,570 |
| 14 | Ohio | $53,520 | +4% | $31,770 | $58,270 | 140 |
| 15 | Missouri | $51,940 | +1% | $30,810 | $75,920 | 220 |
| 16 | Michigan | $51,310 | 0% | $37,100 | $62,130 | 250 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $50,500 | −2% | $33,890 | $83,300 | 210 |
| 18 | Mississippi | $50,390 | −2% | $35,430 | $61,790 | 490 |
| 19 | Virginia | $49,120 | −5% | $32,660 | $60,650 | 2,970 |
| 20 | Illinois | $49,090 | −5% | $37,450 | $85,870 | 420 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $48,880 | −5% | $33,070 | $76,860 | 110 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $48,860 | −5% | $31,200 | $110,290 | 210 |
| 23 | Iowa | $48,100 | −7% | $35,820 | $60,470 | 70 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $47,460 | −8% | $36,580 | $62,080 | 1,470 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $47,370 | −8% | $35,160 | $69,050 | 100 |
| 26 | Maine | $46,800 | −9% | $39,550 | $60,840 | 240 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $46,610 | −10% | $29,730 | $92,420 | 7,580 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $45,280 | −12% | $37,600 | $73,790 | 400 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $44,770 | −13% | $33,420 | $60,240 | 310 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $44,070 | −14% | $34,180 | $75,130 | 420 |
| 31 | Alabama | $43,000 | −17% | $38,370 | $70,300 | 290 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $38,810 | −25% | $35,810 | $61,630 | 210 |
| 33 | Georgia | $37,500 | −27% | $25,870 | $48,350 | 80 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $23,960 | −53% | $22,880 | $60,300 | 70 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary questions
Which state pays sailors and marine oilers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $76,140 a year (+48% vs. the national median of $51,520). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays sailors and marine oilers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $23,960 a year (−53% vs. national).
Where do most sailors and marine oilers work?
Louisiana has the most jobs, about 7,580, with a median of $46,610.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.