Deck cadet vs deckhand oiler

The differences between deck cadets and deckhand oilers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a deck cadet has an average salary of $60,751, which is higher than the $52,158 average annual salary of a deckhand oiler.

The top three skills for a deck cadet include cargo operations, safety inspections and safety equipment. The most important skills for a deckhand oiler are rig, maintenance tasks, and emergency equipment.

Deck cadet vs deckhand oiler overview

	Deck Cadet	Deckhand Oiler
Yearly salary	$60,751	$52,158
Hourly rate	$29.21	$25.08
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	290	361
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	33	33
Years of experience	-	-

Deck cadet vs deckhand oiler salary

Deck cadets and deckhand oilers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Deck Cadet	Deckhand Oiler
Average salary	$60,751	$52,158
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $164,000	Between $24,000 And $112,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between deck cadet and deckhand oiler education

There are a few differences between a deck cadet and a deckhand oiler in terms of educational background:

	Deck Cadet	Deckhand Oiler
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Marine Transportation	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Deck cadet vs deckhand oiler demographics

Here are the differences between deck cadets' and deckhand oilers' demographics:

	Deck Cadet	Deckhand Oiler
Average age	33	33
Gender ratio	Male, 88.4% Female, 11.6%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.7% Unknown, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 5.2% White, 54.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%	Black or African American, 16.9% Unknown, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 4.8% White, 54.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between deck cadet and deckhand oiler duties and responsibilities

Deck cadet example responsibilities.

Advance training in firefighting and safety, as well as additional safety, emergency response and first aid training.
Aid logistics officer to purchase uniform and performance items.
Gain tactical experience working with elements ranging from platoon size elements.
Maintain and assure accountability of all platoon level equipment and personnel.
Assist in planning, coordinating and executing of tributes to combat readiness by promoting efficient communication.
Enroll in rigorous leadership training program, physically and mentally condition to develop potential for service to national security strategies.

Deckhand oiler example responsibilities.

Conduct daily JSA's, occasionally lead weekly fire and boat drills.
Used lines, wires, ratchets and stationary winches to transport midstream fuel barges at ports across the inland waterway system.
Pump bilges and clean strainers, filters, and centrifuges.
Create database to track and schedule maintenance for engines, tools, and centrifuges.

Deck cadet vs deckhand oiler skills

Common deck cadet skills

Cargo Operations, 26%
Safety Inspections, 24%
Safety Equipment, 11%
USCG, 7%
Docking, 7%
Emergency Drills, 5%

Common deckhand oiler skills

Rig, 60%
Maintenance Tasks, 26%
Emergency Equipment, 14%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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