Career Outlook for Sailors and Marine Oilers

Also known as:
Able Seaman, Deck Cadet, Deck Hand, Deckhand, Merchant Mariner, Merchant Seaman, Ordinary Seaman, Sailor, Vessel Ordinary Seaman

The overall job outlook for Sailor or Marine Oiler careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 90.79 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 5.67 percent per year. Demand for Sailors and Marine Oilers is expected to go up, with an expected 29,660 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 129.75 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

TOP STATES

There are currently more Sailors and Marine Oilers in the following states

Louisiana	6,720
Texas	2,590
Virginia	2,120
Washington	1,940
Florida	1,760
California	1,480
New York	1,290

BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Sailors and Marine Oilers

100

110

120

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FASTEST JOB GROWTH

In recent years, Sailors and Marine Oilers have the highest job vacancies and job growth rate in the following states

109.09 %

17.65 %

14.29 %

11.11 %

7.01 %

4.30 %

3.85 %

SLOWEST JOB GROWTH

The following states have had the lowest job openings and growth rates for this career in recent years

-84.85 %

-62.50 %

-54.17 %

-51.91 %

-51.85 %

-43.18 %

-40.00 %