Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Louisiana
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Louisiana earn a median of $46,610 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($51,520)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 7,580
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,730; the top 10% earn over $92,420. Nationally the range is $34,560 to $83,620.
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Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Louisiana
How much do sailors and marine oilers make in Louisiana?
The median is $46,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,730 and the top 10% earn over $92,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for sailors and marine oilers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 34 (−10% vs. the national median of $51,520). Living costs are not included.