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Galley hand salary
Average galley hand salary
$47,014
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Average galley hand salary by state
Highest paying states for galley hands
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $65,617 | $31.55 |
| 2 | California | $68,123 | $32.75 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $52,220 | $25.11 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $55,753 | $26.80 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $45,254 | $21.76 |
| 6 | Arizona | $49,889 | $23.99 |
| 7 | Delaware | $59,058 | $28.39 |
| 8 | New York | $48,804 | $23.46 |
| 9 | Alaska | $46,226 | $22.22 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $58,717 | $28.23 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $55,627 | $26.74 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $44,304 | $21.30 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $47,888 | $23.02 |
| 14 | Iowa | $41,945 | $20.17 |
| 15 | Utah | $42,155 | $20.27 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $49,315 | $23.71 |
| 17 | Idaho | $44,514 | $21.40 |
| 18 | Maryland | $49,246 | $23.68 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $44,498 | $21.39 |
| 20 | Ohio | $40,722 | $19.58 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $39,774 | $19.12 |
| 22 | Oregon | $44,370 | $21.33 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $39,809 | $19.14 |
| 24 | Texas | $40,058 | $19.26 |
| 25 | Maine | $38,939 | $18.72 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $38,797 | $18.65 |
| 27 | Virginia | $45,142 | $21.70 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $37,935 | $18.24 |
| 29 | Vermont | $43,789 | $21.05 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $45,155 | $21.71 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $52,708 | $25.34 |
| 32 | Colorado | $43,355 | $20.84 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $35,297 | $16.97 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $38,888 | $18.70 |
| 35 | Washington | $39,510 | $19.00 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $37,593 | $18.07 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $34,119 | $16.40 |
| 38 | Montana | $31,653 | $15.22 |
| 39 | Missouri | $35,922 | $17.27 |
| 40 | Kansas | $35,294 | $16.97 |
| 41 | Illinois | $37,387 | $17.97 |
| 42 | Michigan | $37,024 | $17.80 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $37,122 | $17.85 |
| 44 | Indiana | $36,201 | $17.40 |
| 45 | Alabama | $35,765 | $17.19 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $34,357 | $16.52 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $34,965 | $16.81 |
| 48 | Florida | $30,301 | $14.57 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $36,242 | $17.42 |
| 50 | Georgia | $34,413 | $16.54 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $31,867 | $15.32 |
Galley hand salary details
A galley hand's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $80,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a galley hand's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| Average | $47,014 | $3,918 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying galley hand jobs
The highest paying types of galley hands are derrickman, roughneck, and floor hand.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roustabout | $31,841 | $2,653 | $15.31 | 2,055 |
| Rig Hand | $33,851 | $2,821 | $16.27 | 4,329 |
| Floor Hand | $36,554 | $3,046 | $17.57 | 21,924 |
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Galley hand salary trends
The average galley hand salary has risen by $7,681 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average galley hand earned $39,333 annually, but today, they earn $47,014 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for galley hands over the last decade.
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Average galley hand salary over time
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Galley hand salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,000 | $22.60 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $46,400 | $22.31 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $44,800 | $21.55 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $44,100 | $21.19 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | $44,500 | $21.41 | +2.2% |
Recently added galley hand salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo S A | Offshore Galley Hand | Harahan, LA | 05/29/2025 | $20,870 |
| Sodexo S A | Offshore Galley Hand | Harahan, LA | 04/26/2025 | $20,870 |
| Sodexo | Offshore Galley Hand | Harahan, LA | 04/25/2025 | $20,870 |
| Sodexo | Offshore Galley Hand | Harahan, LA | 12/13/2024 | $20,870 |
| Sodexo S A | Offshore Galley Hand | Harahan, LA | 12/12/2024 | $20,870 |
| Get It Recruit-Hospitality | Executive Stewards, Stewards, Night Cooks, Galley Hands-Remote | WFH | Lafayette, LA | 09/16/2024 | $40,000 |
| Sun Herald | Galley Hands, Cooks, Stewards | Biloxi, MS | 09/11/2024 | $50,000 |
| Sodexo S A | Offshore Galley Hand | Harahan, LA | 09/10/2024 | $20,870 |
| Sodexo S A | Offshore Galley Hand | Harahan, LA | 05/21/2024 | $20,870 |
| Sodexo | Offshore Galley Hand | Harahan, LA | 04/25/2024 | $20,870 |
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