Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $45,630 -8% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $70,730
Employed locally 30
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $45,630
    50th (median)
    $45,630
    75th
    $62,130
    90th
    $70,730

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 72% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 28% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,090
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $57,780
    Minnesota $53,760
    Michigan $52,000
    Mississippi $49,030
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $48,240

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,960
    Light Truck Drivers$28,900
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,250
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Muskegon, MI is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Muskegon, MI is 8% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,630.