Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $50,270 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $81,830
Employed locally 150
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $41,200
    50th (median)
    $50,270
    75th
    $66,150
    90th
    $81,830

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 61% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 39% 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
    Wisconsin $48,180

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,060
    Light Truck Drivers$40,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Charleston, SC is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Charleston, SC is 1.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,200.