SOC 53-7121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders — Oregon
Oregon
In Oregon the median wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders reaches $74,040 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oregon the median wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders reaches $74,040 a year. That is 25.8% more than the national median of $58,870. Pay ranges from under $50,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,290 to $76,780.
Oregon ranks number 6th out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 299th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,520 | −14.2% |
| 25th | $56,290 | −4.4% |
| Median (50th) | $74,040 | +25.8% |
| 75th | $76,780 | +30.4% |
| 90th | $80,430 | +36.6% |
| Mean | $71,430 | +21.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $74,040 buys what $71,605 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,605US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,040 a year, 25.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,520 to $80,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 6th of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $74,040, or $35.60 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 Oregon is 25.8% higher. 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 Oregon earns more than $80,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,520 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.
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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