Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $44,060 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $38,450
90th percentile $55,400
Employed locally 60
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,450
    25th
    $38,850
    50th (median)
    $44,060
    75th
    $48,210
    90th
    $55,400

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $58,240
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $56,430
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $49,580
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,500

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,660
    Light Truck Drivers$44,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Portland, ME is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Portland, ME is 11.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $38,450 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,850.