SOC 53-5011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers is $49,608 per year ($23.85/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $38,459 and $65,374 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $81,890 per year. There are approximately 31,360 sailors and marine oilers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.03 | $33,342 |
| P25 | $18.49 | $38,459 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.85 | $49,608 |
| P75 | $31.43 | $65,374 |
| P90 | $39.37 | $81,890 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers is $49,608 per year ($23.85/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $38,459 and $65,374 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers is $81,890 per year ($39.37/hr). The 75th percentile is $65,374 per year.
Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn approximately $33,342 per year ($16.03/hr). The 25th percentile is $38,459 per year.
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