SOC 53-7121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders — Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Median pay in Oklahoma is $35,360 a year, 39.9% under the national median of $58,870 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Oklahoma is $35,360 a year, 39.9% under the national median of $58,870 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $33,870 and $43,680. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,710 and the ninetieth at $50,880.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.41 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 35 states with published data for this occupation, Oklahoma ranks 34th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 625th of 710 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,710 | −51.2% |
| 25th | $33,870 | −42.5% |
| Median (50th) | $35,360 | −39.9% |
| 75th | $43,680 | −25.8% |
| 90th | $50,880 | −13.6% |
| Mean | $39,900 | −32.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $35,360 goes as far as $40,273 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,273US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,360 a year, 39.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,710 to $50,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $35,360, or $17.00 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 Oklahoma is 39.9% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $50,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,710 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 170 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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.
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