The median annual wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in North Carolina is $43,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,180.
Pay spans roughly $32,440 at the 10th percentile to $61,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.80 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as sailors and marine oilers in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $43,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.80 |
| 10th percentile | $32,440 |
| 90th percentile | $61,780 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.