The salary statistics of sailors and marine oilers in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare sailors and marine oilers salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,160 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $46,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $57,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for sailors and marine oilers in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) sailors and marine oilers is $57,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid sailors and marine oilers is $31,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sailors and marine oilers in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $38,110 | -4.70% | 11.73% |
| 2017 | $39,900 | -6.49% | - |
| 2016 | $42,490 | 0.02% | - |
| 2015 | $42,480 | 7.86% | - |
| 2014 | $39,140 | 42.21% | - |
| 2013 | $22,620 | -48.72% | - |
| 2012 | $33,640 | - | - |
The average salaries of sailors and marine oilers in two industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. For detailed sailors and marine oilers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Machinery Manufacturing | |
| Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].