Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $46,650 -6% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $31,580
90th percentile $72,820
Employed locally 290
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,580
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $60,010
    90th
    $72,820

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 65% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 35% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $52,290
    Jacksonville, FL $51,630
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $49,670
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $47,940
    Florida $46,070
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,010

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,810
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,760
    Light Truck Drivers$39,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$26,840
    Driver/Sales Workers$27,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Tampa, FL is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Tampa, FL is 6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $31,580 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.