Oiler Salary In Ship
An oiler salary in ship is usually lower than an assistant cook salary in ship. The average oiler salary in ship is about $18,000 per year. This is higher than the average assistant cook salary in ship which is about $17,000 per year. Oilers are responsible for cleaning machinery and machinery parts, cleaning and maintaining tanks, and keeping machinery lubricated. The duties of an oiler can vary depending on their position on the ship.
Oilers are typically paid less than most other occupations within the maritime industry due to the nature of their job being more menial and repetitive than other jobs such as chefs or deckhands. On average, deckhands earn about $21,000 per year while chefs earn even more at around $27,000 per year; however these numbers can vary greatly depending on experience level as well as what type of ship they are working on (i.e., whether it be a passenger liner or cargo vessel).
Oiler Salary in Ship
Oilers are the people who keep the engine of a ship running smoothly. They ensure that the engine is clean, well-maintained, and functioning properly. They also monitor the fuel levels and make sure that there are enough supplies on board to keep the engine running properly.
Because of their importance to maintaining a ship’s engine, they are paid well. The average oiler salary in ship is $68,000 per year.
Oiler Salary In Ship
Also known as: Able Seaman, Deck Cadet, Deck Hand, Deckhand, Merchant Mariner, Merchant Seaman, Ordinary Seaman, Sailor, Vessel Ordinary Seaman
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Sailors and marine oilers keep watch and make sure there are no obstructions in the path of their ship. They may also measure water depth, rig or perform a variety of maintenance tasks or other related work. These positions usually require a high school diploma or GED or above. Once hired, a new sailor will need up to one year of formal training before beginning work officially.
A Sailor or Marine Oiler will normally receive a salary between $25,710 to $78,190 based on tenure and industry expertise. get an average salary of fifty-five thousand six hundred and eigthy dollars yearly.
receive the highest salary in Maryland, which has average wages of close to about $58,050. People in this career receive the best pay in Manufacturing, where they can earn an average salary rate of $62,550.
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The national wage distribution is shown below. To overlay local salaries for a Sailor or Marine Oiler, please select your state. Choose State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirgin IslandsVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
ANNUAL SALARYPrivate SectorLocal GovernmentState GovernmentFederal Government$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,000$120,000Percentile
| Percentile | Private Sector | Local Government | State Government | Federal Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 24,370 | 44,590 | 32,870 | 31,960 |
| 25th | 31,900 | 55,070 | 39,590 | 38,120 |
| 50th | 43,820 | 62,380 | 54,660 | 43,630 |
| 75th | 61,600 | 69,180 | 62,010 | 48,960 |
| 90th | 80,040 | 80,450 | 65,580 | 51,250 |
HOURLY RATEPrivate SectorLocal GovernmentState GovernmentFederal Government$20$40$60$80Percentile
| Percentile | Private Sector | Local Government | State Government | Federal Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 11.72 | 21.44 | 15.8 | 15.37 |
| 25th | 15.34 | 26.48 | 19.04 | 18.32 |
| 50th | 21.07 | 29.99 | 26.28 | 20.97 |
| 75th | 29.62 | 33.26 | 29.81 | 23.54 |
| 90th | 38.48 | 38.68 | 31.53 | 24.64 |
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SALARY TREND
The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 82.51 percent nationwide in that time.Annual20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020$10,000$20,000$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,000
| Year | Annual |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 31,160 |
| 2005 | 31,590 |
| 2006 | 32,710 |
| 2007 | 34,050 |
| 2008 | 35,880 |
| 2009 | 36,840 |
| 2010 | 37,500 |
| 2011 | 38,200 |
| 2012 | 39,230 |
| 2013 | 40,280 |
| 2014 | 40,610 |
| 2015 | 42,500 |
| 2016 | 46,220 |
| 2017 | 46,720 |
| 2018 | 45,990 |
| 2019 | 45,570 |
| 2020 | 56,870 |
INDUSTRIES
Sailors and Marine Oilers tend to make the most in the following industries:
Manufacturing
$62,550
Transportation and Warehousing
$58,350
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$52,720
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$52,260
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
$51,660
Public Administration
$49,320
In general, they earn less within the industries below:
Other Services (except Public Administration)
$35,080
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
$43,990
Construction
$45,890
Educational Services
$46,000
Administrative, Support and Waste Management Services
$47,920
Public Administration
$49,320
