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Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,610
Median Annual Salary
▼
-15.3% vs 2024
$62,110
Mean Salary
$55,610
Median Salary
$26.74
Hourly Rate
4,270 people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas earn a median salary of $55,610 per year ($4,634/month).
This is 6.7% above the national average of $52,129.
Texas ranks #11 out of 34 states for Sailors and Marine Oilers pay.
Approximately 4,270 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries decreased by 15.3% 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)
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas range from $38,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $95,820 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,190 and $76,700.
Median $55,610
P10: $38,360P25: $46,190P75: $76,700P90: $95,820
10th
$38,360
25th
$46,190
Median
$55,610
75th
$76,700
90th
$95,820
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,360
$18.44
$3,196
25th Percentile
$46,190
$22.21
$3,849
Median (50th)
$55,610
$26.74
$4,634
75th Percentile
$76,700
$36.88
$6,391
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$95,820
$46.07
$7,985
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,110 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas is $55,610 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,110.
What is the salary range for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas?
Salaries for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas range from $38,360 at the 10th percentile to $95,820 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,190 and $76,700.
What is the starting salary for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas?
Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers positions in Texas typically start around $38,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,270 people are employed as Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sailors and Marine Oilers in Texas is approximately $26.74 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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