Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $46,770 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $68,660
Employed locally 210
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $46,770
    75th
    $58,180
    90th
    $68,660

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 46% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 54% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,480
    Light Truck Drivers$43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in San Diego, CA is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in San Diego, CA is 5.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.