Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $58,870 · Median hourly: $28.30 · Employment: 10,700
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,460 | $18.97 |
| 25th | $46,300 | $22.26 |
| Median | $58,870 | $28.30 |
| 75th | $70,060 | $33.69 |
| 90th | $83,160 | $39.98 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-7121
- Total U.S. employment: 10,700
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Across the United States, 10,700 tank car, truck, and ship loaders are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
The mean wage of $59,970 sits 1.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $75,450 | $36.27 | +28.2% | 240 |
| Arkansas | $33,800 | $16.25 | -42.6% | 150 |
| California | $68,600 | $32.98 | +16.5% | 110 |
| Colorado | $51,200 | $24.61 | -13.0% | 80 |
| Florida | $45,540 | $21.89 | -22.6% | 430 |
| Georgia | $51,160 | $24.60 | -13.1% | 50 |
| Hawaii | $45,240 | $21.75 | -23.2% | 0 |
| Idaho | $41,700 | $20.05 | -29.2% | 80 |
| Indiana | $44,310 | $21.30 | -24.7% | 250 |
| Iowa | $51,450 | $24.74 | -12.6% | 180 |
| Kentucky | $53,160 | $25.56 | -9.7% | 130 |
| Louisiana | $58,900 | $28.32 | +0.1% | 500 |
| Maryland | $81,320 | $39.10 | +38.1% | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $71,750 | $34.49 | +21.9% | 140 |
| Michigan | $57,900 | $27.84 | -1.6% | 200 |
| Minnesota | $76,620 | $36.84 | +30.2% | 0 |
| Mississippi | — | — | — | 320 |
| Missouri | $57,750 | $27.76 | -1.9% | 180 |
| Montana | $80,070 | $38.50 | +36.0% | 80 |
| Nebraska | $46,300 | $22.26 | -21.4% | 0 |
| New Hampshire | $70,030 | $33.67 | +19.0% | 40 |
| New Jersey | $64,890 | $31.20 | +10.2% | 120 |
| New Mexico | $48,010 | $23.08 | -18.4% | 80 |
| New York | $48,220 | $23.19 | -18.1% | 110 |
| North Carolina | $44,910 | $21.59 | -23.7% | 240 |
| North Dakota | $61,210 | $29.43 | +4.0% | 310 |
| Ohio | $57,700 | $27.74 | -2.0% | 820 |
| Oklahoma | $35,360 | $17.00 | -39.9% | 170 |
| Oregon | $74,040 | $35.60 | +25.8% | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,120 | $23.13 | -18.3% | 90 |
| South Carolina | $80,700 | $38.80 | +37.1% | 90 |
| Texas | $61,170 | $29.41 | +3.9% | 1,620 |
| Utah | $53,370 | $25.66 | -9.3% | 0 |
| Virginia | $41,190 | $19.81 | -30.0% | 60 |
| West Virginia | $54,750 | $26.32 | -7.0% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $57,250 | $27.52 | -2.8% | 170 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for tank car, truck, and ship loaders?
The median annual wage for tank car, truck, and ship loaders is $58,870 ($28.30 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays tank car, truck, and ship loaders the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many tank car, truck, and ship loaders are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 10,700 tank car, truck, and ship loaders employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.30. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.