SOC 53-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sailors and Marine Oilers — New Haven
New Haven, CT · 2 metro areas compared
In New Haven, CT the median wage is $43,360.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Haven, CT the median wage is $43,360. That is 15.8% lower than the national median of $51,520. Pay ranges from under $37,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,600 to $58,730.
Within the state, Norwich records the highest median at $61,120. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 390th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | −27.0% |
| 25th | $37,600 | −27.0% |
| Median (50th) | $43,360 | −15.8% |
| 75th | $58,730 | +14.0% |
| 90th | $72,320 | +40.4% |
| Mean | $53,180 | +3.2% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich | $61,120 | 80 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $57,320 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $43,360 buys what $41,853 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,853US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,360 a year, 15.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,600 to $72,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Norwich, at $61,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $43,360, or $20.85 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 New Haven, CT is 15.8% 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 New Haven, CT earns more than $72,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,600 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 Norwich, at $61,120 per year.
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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