Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,760 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.21
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $77,270
Employed locally 350
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $48,870
    50th (median)
    $60,760
    75th
    $72,280
    90th
    $77,270

    Top-paying metros for Sailors and Marine Oilers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,430
    Duluth, MN-WI $74,920
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,950
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,660
    Oregon $68,700

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$81,200
    Commercial Pilots$97,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Alaska is $29.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.59 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Sailors and Marine Oilers salaries?

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Alaska is 22.5% above the national median of $49,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,870.