SOC 53-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sailors and Marine Oilers — Houma
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Houma, LA is $48,500 per year, close to the national median of $51,520 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Houma, LA is $48,500 per year, close to the national median of $51,520 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $36,910 and $71,040. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,480 and the ninetieth at $91,650.
Employment stands at 2,140, or 25.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lafayette records the highest median at $49,500. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 146th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,480 | −42.8% |
| 25th | $36,910 | −28.4% |
| Median (50th) | $48,500 | −5.9% |
| 75th | $71,040 | +37.9% |
| 90th | $91,650 | +77.9% |
| Mean | $54,800 | +6.4% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $49,500 | 340 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $47,520 | 1,310 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $43,630 | 1,940 | |
| 4 | Lake Charles | $38,600 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Houma run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $48,500 goes as far as $54,989 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,989US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,500 a year, 5.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,480 to $91,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lafayette, at $49,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Houma, LA?
The median annual wage is $48,500, or $23.32 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,520, so pay in Houma, LA is 5.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Houma, LA earns more than $91,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lafayette, at $49,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,140 jobs in this occupation in Houma, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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