Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $46,680 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $74,450
Employed locally 630
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $46,680
    75th
    $66,290
    90th
    $74,450

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 50% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 50% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,090
    California $54,980
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $49,510
    South Carolina $48,870
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,370

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,560
    Light Truck Drivers$44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Los Angeles, CA is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 5.9% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.