Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Alaska
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Alaska earn a median of $63,130 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($51,520)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,200; the top 10% earn over $91,730. Nationally the range is $34,560 to $83,620.
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Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Alaska
How much do sailors and marine oilers make in Alaska?
The median is $63,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,200 and the top 10% earn over $91,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for sailors and marine oilers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 34 (+23% vs. the national median of $51,520). Living costs are not included.