Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Ohio

Sailors and marine oilers in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $47,680 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($46,980), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sailors and marine oilers average at $50,320 and the median at $53,520 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,830.

Sailors and Marine Oilers average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$47,680
Cincinnati$46,980

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$47,680	$53,520	$31,810	$38,430	94
Cincinnati	$46,980	$42,710	$42,710	$38,233	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. 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 Ohio

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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