Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $46,430 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.32
10th percentile $37,790
90th percentile $59,440
Employed locally 60
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,790
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $46,430
    75th
    $55,920
    90th
    $59,440

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 66% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 34% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,090

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,380
    Light Truck Drivers$43,990
    Bus Drivers, School$51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Buffalo, NY is $22.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Buffalo, NY is 6.4% below 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $37,790 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.