Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary
The median tank car, truck, and ship loaders salary in the United States is $58,870 per year ($28.30/hour). Salaries range from $39,460 at the entry level to $83,160+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 10,700 tank car, truck, and ship loaders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$58,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.30
per hour
Employment
10,700
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$39,460
25th percentile
$46,300
Median
$58,870
75th percentile
$70,060
90th percentile
$83,160
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$34K$81K■ No data
Top Paying States
Maryland
$81K
+38%
South Carolina
$81K
+37%
Montana
$80K
+36%
Minnesota
$77K
+30%
Alabama
$75K
+28%
Oregon
$74K
+26%
Massachusetts
$72K
+22%
New Hampshire
$70K
+19%
California
$69K
+17%
New Jersey
$65K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $81,320 | +38.1% |
| South Carolina | $80,700 | +37.1% |
| Montana | $80,070 | +36.0% |
| Minnesota | $76,620 | +30.2% |
| Alabama | $75,450 | +28.2% |
| Oregon | $74,040 | +25.8% |
| Massachusetts | $71,750 | +21.9% |
| New Hampshire | $70,030 | +19.0% |
| California | $68,600 | +16.5% |
| New Jersey | $64,890 | +10.2% |
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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $83,390 | +41.7% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $83,160 | +41.3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $81,920 | +39.2% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $77,490 | +31.6% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $76,850 | +30.5% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $64,890 | +10.2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | $63,170 | +7.3% |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $63,100 | +7.2% |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,200 | +5.7% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,420 | +4.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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