Sailor and Marine Oiler salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A sailor and marine oiler earns a median of $51,520 a year ($24.77 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $56,830. About 31,670 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $51,520
- Gross pay
- $1,981.54
- Federal income tax
- −$153.94
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$122.86
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.73
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,676.01
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $51,520
- Federal
- $4,002
- FICA
- $3,941
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $43,576
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Sailors and Marine Oilers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-5011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sailor and marine oiler make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.77; the average is $27.32.
What is the salary range for a sailor and marine oiler?
The bottom 10% earn under $34,560 and the top 10% earn over $83,620 a year.
How much is $51,520 after taxes?
About $43,576 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $41,776 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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