Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $76,430 +54.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.74
10th percentile $43,780
90th percentile $86,150
Employed locally 450
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,780
    25th
    $50,120
    50th (median)
    $76,430
    75th
    $77,670
    90th
    $86,150

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 57% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sailors and Marine Oilers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,580
    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
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $46,770

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in San Francisco, CA is $36.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in San Francisco, CA is 54.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $43,780 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,120.