Maritime Jobs
Oiler jobs — apply across leading maritime employers
Oilers handle lubrication, machinery checks, and routine engine-room work as watchkeeping ratings on merchant and offshore vessels.
Median Salary
$32.0k
$23.0k – $44.8k
Demand Score
95/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
10K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for oilers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 14% year-on-year increase in Oiler mandates, driven by fleet growth, crew rotation cycles, and a tightening rating supply chain in key seafaring nations.
Compensation
Oiler compensation typically falls between $23.0k and $44.8k, with experienced oilers in the global maritime market commanding $44.8k+ at leading shipowners, managers, ports, cruise operators, and offshore players. Total compensation often includes leave pay, travel, joining bonuses, performance pay, and ship-type or DP allowances.
Career trajectory
Oilers typically progress to Motorman, Wiper roles, or into petty officer, bosun, and senior rating progression with cross-rank upgrades across the global hiring maritime market.
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Oiler jobs by city
Oiler jobs in Dubai
18.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Oiler jobs in Abu Dhabi
14.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Oiler jobs in Fujairah
12.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Oiler jobs in Doha
15.5K openings · Qatar
Oiler jobs in Ras Laffan
13K openings · Qatar
Oiler jobs in Dammam
14K openings · Saudi Arabia
Oiler jobs in Jeddah
14.5K openings · Saudi Arabia
Oiler jobs in Muscat
11K openings · Oman
Oiler jobs in Manama
10K openings · Bahrain
Oiler jobs in Singapore
19.5K openings · Singapore
Oiler jobs in Hong Kong
14K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Oiler jobs in Shanghai
17K openings · China
Oiler jobs in Shenzhen
15.5K openings · China
Oiler jobs in Ningbo
14K openings · China
Oiler jobs in Qingdao
13K openings · China
Oiler jobs in Busan
16.5K openings · South Korea
Oiler jobs in Ulsan
13K openings · South Korea
Oiler jobs in Yokohama
13K openings · Japan
Oiler jobs in Tokyo
13K openings · Japan
Oiler jobs in Kaohsiung
12K openings · Taiwan
Oiler jobs in Manila
18.5K openings · Philippines
Oiler jobs in Cebu
14K openings · Philippines
Oiler jobs in Jakarta
13K openings · Indonesia
Oiler jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
12.5K openings · Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Oiler in the global maritime market is around $32.0k, typically ranging from $23.0k to $44.8k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.
