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Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,880
Median Annual Salary
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+16.7% vs 2024
$66,900
Mean Salary
$71,880
Median Salary
$34.56
Hourly Rate
520 people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey earn a median salary of $71,880 per year ($5,990/month).
This is 37.9% above the national average of $52,129.
New Jersey ranks #2 out of 34 states for Sailors and Marine Oilers pay.
Approximately 520 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
Salaries increased by 16.7% 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 New Jersey
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey range from $38,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,400 and $75,070.
Median $71,880
P10: $38,480P25: $49,400P75: $75,070P90: $94,470
10th
$38,480
25th
$49,400
Median
$71,880
75th
$75,070
90th
$94,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,480
$18.50
$3,206
25th Percentile
$49,400
$23.75
$4,116
Median (50th)
$71,880
$34.56
$5,990
75th Percentile
$75,070
$36.09
$6,255
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,470
$45.42
$7,872
Note: The mean (average) salary of $66,900 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey is $71,880 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $66,900.
What is the salary range for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey?
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey range from $38,480 at the 10th percentile to $94,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,400 and $75,070.
What is the starting salary for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey?
Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers positions in New Jersey typically start around $38,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 520 people are employed as Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Jersey is approximately $34.56 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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