Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Sailors and Marine Oilers:
52.3%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forSailors and Marine Oilers
$51,520 median salary•3,600 annual openings•SOC Code: 53-5011.00
Sailors and Marine Oilers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
Sailors and Marine Oilers land in the "Mostly Resilient" category because while AI tools are getting better at handling repetitive tasks like navigation monitoring and hull cleaning, the job still depends heavily on human judgment, initiative, and the ability to catch problems that no checklist can anticipate. Technology like autonomous navigation platforms and robotic mooring systems will shift some of the routine work, but humans remain essential for the unpredictable moments at sea, like sensing unusual weather patterns or making split-second safety calls when something feels off.
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This role is mostly resilient
Sailors and Marine Oilers land in the "Mostly Resilient" category because while AI tools are getting better at handling repetitive tasks like navigation monitoring and hull cleaning, the job still depends heavily on human judgment, initiative, and the ability to catch problems that no checklist can anticipate. Technology like autonomous navigation platforms and robotic mooring systems will shift some of the routine work, but humans remain essential for the unpredictable moments at sea, like sensing unusual weather patterns or making split-second safety calls when something feels off.
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Career: Sailors and Marine Oilers
They help keep ships running smoothly by steering, maintaining equipment, and checking oil levels to ensure safe and efficient voyages.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$51,520
Jobs (2025)
33,000
Growth (2025-35)
+3.2%
Annual Openings
3,600
Education
No formal educational credential
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
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Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
3
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
4
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
5
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
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Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
7
Overhaul lifeboats or lifeboat gear and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
