The median annual wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $39,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,320.
Pay spans roughly $29,670 at the 10th percentile to $92,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.81 per hour. An estimated 2,160 people work as sailors and marine oilers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $39,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.81 |
| 10th percentile | $29,670 |
| 90th percentile | $92,680 |
| Employment | 2,160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.