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Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Connecticut
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in Connecticut?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,280
Median Annual Salary
▼
-19.4% vs 2024
$54,160
Mean Salary
$45,280
Median Salary
$21.77
Hourly Rate
400 people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary by percentile in Connecticut
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut earn a median salary of $45,280 per year ($3,773/month).
This is 13.1% below the national average of $52,129.
Connecticut ranks #28 out of 34 states for Sailors and Marine Oilers pay.
Approximately 400 people work in this occupation across Connecticut.
Salaries decreased by 19.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Sailors and Marine Oilers
Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Operation and Control
3.62
Monitoring
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
3.24
Transportation
3.06
Mechanical
3.0
Education and Training
2.95
Administration and Management
2.94
Typical Education: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
(0.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut range from $37,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,790 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,600 and $61,120.
Median $45,280
P10: $37,600P25: $37,600P75: $61,120P90: $73,790
10th
$37,600
25th
$37,600
Median
$45,280
75th
$61,120
90th
$73,790
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,600
$18.08
$3,133
25th Percentile
$37,600
$18.08
$3,133
Median (50th)
$45,280
$21.77
$3,773
75th Percentile
$61,120
$29.38
$5,093
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,790
$35.48
$6,149
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in Connecticut?
The median annual salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut is $45,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,160.
What is the salary range for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut?
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut range from $37,600 at the 10th percentile to $73,790 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,600 and $61,120.
What is the starting salary for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut?
Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers positions in Connecticut typically start around $37,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,600 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 400 people are employed as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut.
What is the hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Connecticut is approximately $21.77 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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