Sailors and Marine Oilers pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,080 or more. The middle half of sailors and marine oilers in Paducah earn between $39,220 and $61,040.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $48KMedian
- $61K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,120 | $4,177 | $24.10 |
| Median | $47,550 | $3,962 | $22.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,220 | $3,268 | $18.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,040 | $5,087 | $29.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Sailors and Marine Oilers pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Sailors and marine oilers in Paducah earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($48,720) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($56,830). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $51,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $50,120 | $47,550 | $38,140 | $62,080 | 1,070 |
| Kentucky | $48,720 | $47,460 | $36,580 | $62,080 | 1,470 |
| United States | $56,830 | $51,520 | $34,560 | $83,620 | 31,670 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary after taxes in Paducah
On the average salary of $50,120, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $39,812 a year, or $3,318 a month and $1,531 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $40,112 | $3,343 |
| Working in KY | $39,812 | $3,318 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for sailors and marine oilers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $50,120 buys what about $58,222 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($59,570).
- Louisville$59,570
- Paducah$50,120
Highest-paying cities for sailors and marine oilers
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,730).
- Honolulu, HI$79,730
- Bremerton, WA$75,810
- Anchorage, AK$71,040
- Portland, OR$70,110
- Mount Vernon, WA$68,270
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Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Paducah: questions
How much do sailors and marine oilers make an hour in Paducah?
$24.10 an hour on average, and $22.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level sailors and marine oilers salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the sailors and marine oilers take-home pay in Paducah?
About $39,812 a year ($3,318 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,120. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do sailors and marine oilers earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-5011; area Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 104.67, this job is 104.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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