Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Michigan

Sailors and marine oilers in Michigan earn the most in Muskegon (average $52,580 a year) and the least in Detroit ($50,030), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sailors and marine oilers average at $51,410 and the median at $51,310 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,830.

Sailors and Marine Oilers average salary by city in Michigan

Muskegon$52,580
Detroit$50,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Muskegon	$52,580	$45,630	$45,630	$41,972	93
Detroit	$50,030	$50,050	$39,520	$39,438	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in other states

Sailors and Marine Oilers salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-5011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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