Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Illinois
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Illinois earn a median of $49,090 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($51,520)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,450; the top 10% earn over $85,870. Nationally the range is $34,560 to $83,620.
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Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Illinois
How much do sailors and marine oilers make in Illinois?
The median is $49,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,450 and the top 10% earn over $85,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for sailors and marine oilers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 34 (−5% vs. the national median of $51,520). Living costs are not included.