Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in California
In California, the median pay for sailors and marine oilers is $26.53 an hour ($55,180 a year). About 1,680 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($51,520). California ranks 12th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sailors and marine oilers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.89 | $37,210 |
| 25% of workers | $20.93 | $43,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.53 | $55,180 |
| 75% of workers | $33.07 | $68,780 |
| 90% of workers | $38.12 | $79,290 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $68,780 | 410 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $48,530 | 660 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $48,290 | 180 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $44,880 | 60 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $44,350 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sailors and marine oilers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,600 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $87,160 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $110,090 |
| Riggers | $85,730 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $79,570 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $58,770 |
| Ship Engineers | $97,660 |
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