SOC 537121

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.

National Median

$58,070

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$58,070

Entry Level (10th pct)

$38,260

Experienced (90th pct)

$88,120

Total Employed

10,920

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$38,260 - $47,260
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,260 - $71,230
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$71,230 - $88,120

Highest Paying Locations for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Toledo, OH

$105,520

+81.7% vs national

Alabama

$85,260

+46.8% vs national

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$83,340

+43.5% vs national

Alaska

$83,330

+43.5% vs national

Pittsburgh, PA

$81,280

+40.0% vs national

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Toledo, OH	$105,520	90
Alabama	$85,260	220
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$83,340	N/A
Alaska	$83,330	50
Pittsburgh, PA	$81,280	40
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$80,920	110
Maryland	$79,860	150
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$79,730	40
South Carolina	$79,250	60
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$77,440	130
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$77,070	110
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$75,470	150
Massachusetts	$74,060	180
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$71,230	460
Worcester, MA	$70,090	50
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$69,410	230
Illinois	$67,600	360
Florida	$67,340	820
St. Louis, MO-IL	$67,120	80
Kentucky	$66,640	360
Lake Charles, LA	$63,580	60
New Hampshire	$63,220	N/A
Pennsylvania	$62,850	130
Louisiana	$62,300	1,070
Missouri	$61,560	170
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$59,560	1,720
California	$59,510	170
Texas	$59,430	2,580
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$59,370	90
Michigan	$59,370	140
Baton Rouge, LA	$59,300	170
New Jersey	$59,050	110
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$58,930	N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$58,840	50
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$58,770	130
North Dakota	$58,450	330
Maine	$58,320	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$58,170	120
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA	$57,810	80
Tennessee	$57,250	140
Nebraska	$57,210	N/A
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$56,950	60
West Virginia	$56,620	170
Charleston, WV	$56,620	130
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$56,580	110
Iowa	$56,160	260
Wisconsin	$54,560	110
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$52,870	210
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$52,380	50
Columbus, OH	$52,280	60

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders?

The national median annual salary for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders is $58,070, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaderss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaderss is Toledo, OH, with a median salary of $105,520.

How much can an experienced Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make?

Top-earning Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaderss (90th percentile) make $88,120 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.