Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Kentucky

Sailors and marine oilers in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $59,570 a year) and the least in Paducah ($50,120), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sailors and marine oilers average at $48,720 and the median at $47,460 for 1,470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,830.

Sailors and Marine Oilers average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$59,570
Paducah$50,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$59,570	$62,650	$40,790	$46,767	93
Paducah	$50,120	$47,550	$39,220	$39,812	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in other states

Sailors and Marine Oilers salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-5011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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