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Sailors and Marine Oilers in North Carolina
Get the information you need to know about working as a Sailor or Marine Oiler.
- Sailors and Marine Oilers in North Carolina earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
How Many Sailors and Marine Oilers Work in North Carolina?
In 2018, there were 240 Sailors and Marine Oilers working in the state.
There were 240 Sailors and Marine Oilers employed in this state in 2017.
The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.
The typical state has 350 Sailors and Marine Oilers working in it, which means North Carolina has fewer Sailors and Marine Oilers than average.
Job Projections for North Carolina
Jobs for Sailors and Marine Oilers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 7.7%.
North Carolina Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 30 annual job openings, and a total of 280 jobs for North Carolina Sailors and Marine Oilers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 4,400 annual jobs and 36,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Sailors and Marine Oilers Make in North Carolina?
In 2018 wages for Sailors and Marine Oilers ranged from $27,170 to $38,980 with $31,930 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.06 to $18.74. The median hourly rate was $15.35.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $14.09 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.26.
The median salary in North Carolina is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top North Carolina 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 |
---|---|---|
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 2,180 | $44,940 |
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC | 80 | $33,210 |
Top States for Sailors and Marine Oilers Employment
View the list below to see where most Sailors and Marine Oilers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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