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Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Florida
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in Florida?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,930
Median Annual Salary
▲
+25.7% vs 2024
$58,400
Mean Salary
$57,930
Median Salary
$27.85
Hourly Rate
2,710 people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary by percentile in Florida
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida earn a median salary of $57,930 per year ($4,827/month).
This is 11.1% above the national average of $52,129.
Florida ranks #8 out of 34 states for Sailors and Marine Oilers pay.
Approximately 2,710 people work in this occupation across Florida.
Salaries increased by 25.7% 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 Florida
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida range from $34,230 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,150 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,520 and $73,760.
Median $57,930
P10: $34,230P25: $43,520P75: $73,760P90: $79,150
10th
$34,230
25th
$43,520
Median
$57,930
75th
$73,760
90th
$79,150
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,230
$16.46
$2,852
25th Percentile
$43,520
$20.92
$3,626
Median (50th)
$57,930
$27.85
$4,827
75th Percentile
$73,760
$35.46
$6,146
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,150
$38.05
$6,595
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,400 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in Florida?
The median annual salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida is $57,930 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,400.
What is the salary range for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida?
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida range from $34,230 at the 10th percentile to $79,150 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,520 and $73,760.
What is the starting salary for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida?
Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers positions in Florida typically start around $34,230 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,520 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,710 people are employed as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida.
What is the hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Florida is approximately $27.85 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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