Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Texas
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas earn a median of $55,610 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($51,520)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 4,270
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,360; the top 10% earn over $95,820. Nationally the range is $34,560 to $83,620.
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Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Texas
How much do sailors and marine oilers make in Texas?
The median is $55,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,360 and the top 10% earn over $95,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for sailors and marine oilers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 34 (+8% vs. the national median of $51,520). Living costs are not included.