SOC 53-7121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders — Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area
In Eastern New Mexico, NM the median wage is $51,820.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern New Mexico, NM the median wage is $51,820. That is 12.0% lower than the national median of $58,870. Pay ranges from under $48,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $51,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,010 to $51,840.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 370 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 204th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,010 | −18.4% |
| 25th | $48,010 | −18.4% |
| Median (50th) | $51,820 | −12.0% |
| 75th | $51,840 | −11.9% |
| 90th | $51,840 | −11.9% |
| Mean | $49,750 | −15.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $51,820 goes as far as $56,204 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,204US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,820 a year, 12.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,010 to $51,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Eastern New Mexico, NM?
The median annual wage is $51,820, or $24.91 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,870, so pay in Eastern New Mexico, NM is 12.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern New Mexico, NM earns more than $51,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Eastern New Mexico, NM. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
Explore related data