Careers · Sailors and Marine Oilers · Washington
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Washington
Sailors and marine oilers work aboard ships, performing essential deck and engine operations. They stand watch to monitor vessel safety, handle and maintain cargo equipment, and keep the ship in working order In Washington the median pay is $66,700 a year, 29% above the national median of $51,520.
$66,700median pay in Washington, per year
$56,680–$79,870middle half earn
1,590employed in Washington
$51,520U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairingReading ComprehensionActive Listening
Knowledge areas
TransportationEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityGeographyMechanicalEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Sailors and Marine Oilers.
Licenses and training in Washington
Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in other states
Hawaii · $76,140New Jersey · $71,880Oregon · $70,410Alaska · $63,130Tennessee · $60,580Delaware · $60,040Florida · $57,930Minnesota · $56,680Indiana · $56,570Texas · $55,610
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against sailors and marine oilers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against sailors and marine oilers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-5011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.