Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$58,070
↑ 45.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 45.7% since 2011 ($39,860 → $58,070)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $58,620
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 7.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,070 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | $58,620 | +8.7% |
| 2022 | $53,930 | +9.2% |
| 2021 | $49,390 | +8.3% |
| 2020 | $45,610 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | $42,360 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | $38,220 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | $36,860 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $35,770 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | $36,660 | -11.0% |
| 2014 | $41,180 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | $42,280 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | $44,100 | +10.6% |
| 2011 | $39,860 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.