Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Kentucky
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Kentucky earn a median of $47,460 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($51,520)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580; the top 10% earn over $62,080. Nationally the range is $34,560 to $83,620.
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Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Kentucky
How much do sailors and marine oilers make in Kentucky?
The median is $47,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580 and the top 10% earn over $62,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for sailors and marine oilers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 34 (−8% vs. the national median of $51,520). Living costs are not included.