Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $85,580 +72.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.15
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $94,580
Employed locally 170
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $48,560
    50th (median)
    $85,580
    75th
    $85,700
    90th
    $94,580

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 90% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sailors and Marine Oilers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $65,940

    Nearby metros — Sailors and Marine Oilers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oregon $68,700
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Anchorage, AK $65,120
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $64,540
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,800
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $62,610

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,500
    Light Truck Drivers $46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470

    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, OR-WA is $41.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.82 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, OR-WA is 72.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,560.