Sailors and Marine Oilers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,930 or more. The middle half of sailors and marine oilers in Washington earn between $38,010 and $59,950.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $52KMedian
- $60K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,050 | $4,504 | $25.99 |
| Median | $52,110 | $4,342 | $25.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,010 | $3,168 | $18.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,950 | $4,996 | $28.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Sailors and marine oilers in Washington earn 5% less than the U.S. average ($56,830). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $51,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $54,050 | $52,110 | $37,470 | $90,930 | 120 |
| United States | $56,830 | $51,520 | $34,560 | $83,620 | 31,670 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $54,050, a single filer in Washington takes home about $43,532 a year, or $3,628 a month and $1,674 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $43,994 | $3,666 |
| Working in DC | $43,532 | $3,628 |
| Working in VA | $43,315 | $3,610 |
| Working in MD | $43,253 | $3,604 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for sailors and marine oilers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $54,050 buys what about $49,640 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 10.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in nearby metro areas
- Philadelphia, PA$60,270
- Virginia Beach, VA$49,920
- Atlantic City, NJ$52,870
- Pittsburgh, PA$40,480
- New York, NY$60,990
- Bridgeport, CT$57,490
Highest-paying cities for sailors and marine oilers
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,730).
- Honolulu, HI$79,730
- Bremerton, WA$75,810
- Anchorage, AK$71,040
- Portland, OR$70,110
- Mount Vernon, WA$68,270
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Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Washington: questions
How much do sailors and marine oilers make an hour in Washington?
$25.98 an hour on average, and $25.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level sailors and marine oilers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the sailors and marine oilers take-home pay in Washington?
About $43,532 a year ($3,628 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,050.
Do sailors and marine oilers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,830).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.19, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.19).
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