Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary
- 10th pct
- $39,460
- Middle 50%
- $46,300–$70,060
- 90th pct
- $83,160
The BLS estimates 10,700 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $58,870 ($28.30 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 53-7121). Across 5 metros with published figures, medians range from $60,950 in St. Louis, MO-IL to $76,850 in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE10,700 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders earn the most
5 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $76,850 | 200 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,200 | 210 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,420 | 1,460 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,220 | 970 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,950 | 320 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,420 | 1,460 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,220 | 970 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,950 | 320 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,200 | 210 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $76,850 | 200 |
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Questions
What is the median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in the U.S.?
$58,870 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $46,300–$70,060.
How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $28.30 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $22.26–$33.69 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $39.98. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($76,850), New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($62,200), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($61,420). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.