Find Trade Colleges

Sailors and Marine Oilers in Alabama

Considering a career as a Sailor or Marine Oiler in Alabama?

3.1% Jobs Projection

$34,000 Median Salary

40 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Alabama are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

Projected employment for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Alabama is growing slower than average.
Sailors and Marine Oilers in Alabama earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Sailors and Marine Oilers Work in Alabama?

There were approximately 270 workers employed as Sailors and Marine Oilers in this state in 2018.

There were 340 Sailors and Marine Oilers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 350 Sailors and Marine Oilers working in it, which means Alabama has fewer Sailors and Marine Oilers than average.

Job Projections for Alabama

Jobs for Sailors and Marine Oilers in this state are growing at a rate of 3.1% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.7%.

Alabama Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 330 total jobs in 2026 for Sailors and Marine Oilers in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 4,400 annual jobs and 36,400 total jobs in 2026.

What do Sailors and Marine Oilers Make in Alabama?

In 2018 wages for Sailors and Marine Oilers ranged from $22,610 to $63,180 with $34,000 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.87 to $30.38. The median hourly rate was $16.35.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.63 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $5.28.

The median salary in Alabama is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Explore Best Ranked Schools for You

Explore the best ranked schools for the programs you are most interested in.

Top Alabama Metros for Sailors and Marine Oilers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Sailors and Marine Oilers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Mobile, AL	200	$34,720
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL	40	$28,380

Top States for Sailors and Marine Oilers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Sailors and Marine Oilers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Louisiana	6,280	$39,400
Florida	3,660	$37,130
Texas	2,730	$37,190
Virginia	2,230	$44,930
Washington	1,860	$52,780
New York	1,570	$47,470
Kentucky	1,220	$39,000
Tennessee	990	$26,950
Alaska	750	$39,900
Illinois	690	$43,640
New Jersey	620	$38,740
Maryland	520	$50,470
Pennsylvania	440	$37,220
Ohio	370	$37,910
Massachusetts	360	$34,730
Mississippi	350	$38,910
Alabama	270	$34,000
Oregon	270	$46,650
Michigan	240	$54,170
North Carolina	240	$31,930

Below are the states where Sailors and Marine Oilers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Michigan	$54,170
Minnesota	$53,100
Washington	$52,780
Maryland	$50,470
Wisconsin	$49,550
Missouri	$47,840
New York	$47,470
Oregon	$46,650
West Virginia	$46,490
Virginia	$44,930

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.