Sailors and Marine Oilers in Virginia

Local pay for sailors and marine oilers in Virginia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 53-5011

$49,120

median pay, Virginia

2,970

employed in Virginia

-4.7%

vs U.S. median

+2.3%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What sailors and marine oilers earn in Virginia

Virginia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of sailors and marine oilers in Virginia earn between $40,210 and $57,930 a year; the U.S. median is $51,520.

$32,660

P10

$40,210

P25

$49,120

MEDIAN

$57,930

P75

$60,650

P90

Pay by metro in Virginia

$48,210

$20k $50k $80k