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Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,860
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.4% vs 2024
$58,960
Mean Salary
$48,860
Median Salary
$23.49
Hourly Rate
210 people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $48,860 per year ($4,071/month).
This is 6.3% below the national average of $52,129.
Rhode Island ranks #22 out of 34 states for Sailors and Marine Oilers pay.
Approximately 210 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 1.4% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $110,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,280 and $66,180.
Median $48,860
P10: $31,200P25: $34,280P75: $66,180P90: $110,290
10th
$31,200
25th
$34,280
Median
$48,860
75th
$66,180
90th
$110,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$34,280
$16.48
$2,856
Median (50th)
$48,860
$23.49
$4,071
75th Percentile
$66,180
$31.82
$5,515
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$110,290
$53.02
$9,190
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,960 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island is $48,860 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,960.
What is the salary range for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $110,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,280 and $66,180.
What is the starting salary for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers positions in Rhode Island typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,280 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 210 people are employed as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Rhode Island is approximately $23.49 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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