Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Pennsylvania

Sailors and marine oilers in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $60,270 a year) and the least in Pittsburgh ($40,480), across the 2 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sailors and marine oilers average at $46,820 and the median at $38,810 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,830.

Sailors and Marine Oilers average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$60,270
Pittsburgh$40,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$60,270	$61,630	$54,320	$48,757	103
Pittsburgh	$40,480	$37,920	$37,750	$33,463	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. 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 Pennsylvania

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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