Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $65,120 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $32,780
90th percentile $97,120
Employed locally 80
National median $49,610

Compare Sailors and Marine Oilers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Anchorage, AK stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Sailors and Marine Oilers
in
Anchorage, AK
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,780
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $65,120
    75th
    $75,520
    90th
    $97,120

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 68% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Sailors and Marine Oilers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,430
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $44,720
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,050
    Lake Charles, LA $37,560

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,910
    Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$226,490
    Commercial Pilots$111,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Anchorage, AK is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Anchorage, AK is 31.3% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $32,780 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.