Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for sailors and marine oilers is $27.20 an hour ($56,570 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($51,520). Indiana ranks 10th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sailors and marine oilers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.57 | $34,470 |
| 25% of workers | $19.22 | $39,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.20 | $56,570 |
| 75% of workers | $30.12 | $62,650 |
| 90% of workers | $49.14 | $102,210 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 | $79,580 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $52,950 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $92,000 |
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