Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Massachusetts
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Massachusetts earn a median of $44,070 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($51,520)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,180; the top 10% earn over $75,130. Nationally the range is $34,560 to $83,620.
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Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Massachusetts
How much do sailors and marine oilers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $44,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,180 and the top 10% earn over $75,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for sailors and marine oilers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 34 (−14% vs. the national median of $51,520). Living costs are not included.