SOC 53-7121 · May 2025 · United States
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders across the United States is $58,870 per year, measured over 10,700 jobs. The highest state median is in Maryland, at $81,320.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Pay for this occupation varies by 140.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maryland pays $81,320 and Arkansas pays $33,800.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $81,320 | 110 | |
| 2 | South Carolina | $80,700 | 90 | |
| 3 | Montana | $80,070 | 80 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $76,620 | — | |
| 5 | Alabama | $75,450 | 240 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $74,040 | — | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $71,750 | 140 | |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $70,030 | 40 | |
| 9 | California | $68,600 | 110 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $64,890 | 120 |
States with the most Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 1,620 | $61,170 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 820 | $57,700 | |
| 3 | Louisiana | 500 | $58,900 | |
| 4 | Florida | 430 | $45,540 | |
| 5 | North Dakota | 310 | $61,210 | |
| 6 | Indiana | 250 | $44,310 | |
| 7 | Alabama | 240 | $75,450 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 240 | $44,910 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 200 | $57,900 | |
| 10 | Iowa | 180 | $51,450 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $83,390 | 50 |
| 2 | Providence | $83,160 | 70 |
| 3 | Corpus Christi | $81,920 | 60 |
| 4 | Boston | $77,490 | 80 |
| 5 | Dallas | $76,850 | 200 |
| 6 | New York | $64,890 | 120 |
| 7 | Lake Charles | $63,170 | 40 |
| 8 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $63,100 | 60 |
| 9 | New Orleans | $62,200 | 210 |
| 10 | Chicago | $61,420 | 1,460 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.