Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for sailors and marine oilers is $32.07 an hour ($66,700 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($51,520). Washington ranks 4th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sailors and marine oilers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.73 | $45,200 |
| 25% of workers | $27.25 | $56,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.07 | $66,700 |
| 75% of workers | $38.40 | $79,870 |
| 90% of workers | $40.44 | $84,120 |
Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $79,870 | 200 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $68,740 | 110 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $68,740 | 1,080 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $81,700 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $103,730 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $101,110 |
| Riggers | $77,100 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $85,140 |
| Ship Engineers | $107,940 |
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