Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $44,550 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.42
10th percentile $39,850
90th percentile $58,350
Employed locally 70
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,850
    25th
    $44,220
    50th (median)
    $44,550
    75th
    $56,300
    90th
    $58,350

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 47% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 53% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,630
    Light Truck Drivers$45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Sacramento, CA is $21.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Sacramento, CA is 10.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $39,850 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,220.