Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Washington

Sailors and marine oilers in Washington earn the most in Bremerton (average $75,810 a year) and the least in Seattle ($67,780), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sailors and marine oilers average at $67,170 and the median at $66,700 for 1,590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,830.

Sailors and Marine Oilers average salary by city in Washington

Bremerton$75,810
Mount Vernon$68,270
Seattle$67,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bremerton	$75,810	$79,870	$66,560	$62,162	106
Mount Vernon	$68,270	$68,740	$66,560	$56,858	102
Seattle	$67,780	$68,740	$57,090	$56,513	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums 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 Washington

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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