Top 15 cities for tank car, truck, and ship loaders by average salary
| Billings, MT | $86,910 |
|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $81,640 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $77,870 |
| Boston, MA | $74,990 |
| Dallas, TX | $68,080 |
| Houston, TX | $66,360 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $63,640 |
| New York, NY | $63,150 |
| Houma, LA | $62,380 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,530 |
| New Orleans, LA | $60,850 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,840 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,070 |
| Detroit, MI | $58,040 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,390 |
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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary by state
Montana pays tank car, truck, and ship loaders the most statewide, $80,670 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $81,640 | $81,640 |
| Montana | $80,670 | $80,070 | 80 | 1 | $86,910 | $86,910 |
| Maryland | $79,120 | $81,320 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $77,470 | $75,450 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $74,570 | $68,600 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $71,430 | $74,040 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $70,490 | $76,620 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $68,370 | $70,030 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $67,700 | $80,700 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $65,670 | $71,750 | 140 | 1 | $74,990 | $74,990 |
| Texas | $65,060 | $61,170 | 1,620 | 3 | $77,870 | $66,360 |
| New Jersey | $63,190 | $64,890 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Dakota | $62,910 | $61,210 | 310 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $62,140 | $57,700 | 820 | 2 | $54,510 | $51,600 |
| Hawaii | $61,840 | $45,240 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $61,480 | $53,160 | 130 | 1 | $61,530 | $61,530 |
| Tennessee | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $60,840 | $60,840 |
| Louisiana | $59,520 | $58,900 | 500 | 4 | $63,640 | $54,740 |
| Illinois | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $59,070 | $59,070 |
| Missouri | $57,600 | $57,750 | 180 | 1 | $56,390 | $56,390 |
| Wisconsin | $57,420 | $57,250 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $57,310 | $57,900 | 200 | 1 | $58,040 | $58,040 |
| West Virginia | $55,790 | $54,750 | 90 | 1 | $54,420 | $54,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,590 | $48,120 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $52,970 | $51,450 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $52,930 | $45,540 | 430 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $52,810 | $53,370 | n/a | 1 | $52,730 | $52,730 |
| Colorado | $52,700 | $51,200 | 80 | 1 | $47,950 | $47,950 |
| New York | $50,700 | $48,220 | 110 | 2 | $63,150 | $49,270 |
| Indiana | $50,030 | $44,310 | 250 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $48,900 | $51,160 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $47,980 | $48,010 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $47,840 | $46,300 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $46,130 | $41,190 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $45,370 | $44,910 | 240 | 1 | $46,630 | $46,630 |
| Idaho | $44,560 | $41,700 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $39,900 | $35,360 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $36,880 | $33,800 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $86,910 | $83,390 | $41.79 | 50 |
| Providence, RI | $81,640 | $83,160 | $39.25 | 70 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $77,870 | $81,920 | $37.44 | 60 |
| Boston, MA | $74,990 | $77,490 | $36.05 | 80 |
| Dallas, TX | $68,080 | $76,850 | $32.73 | 200 |
| Houston, TX | $66,360 | $61,220 | $31.90 | 970 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $63,640 | $63,170 | $30.60 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $63,150 | $64,890 | $30.36 | 120 |
| Houma, LA | $62,380 | $57,940 | $29.99 | 60 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,530 | $63,100 | $29.58 | 60 |
| New Orleans, LA | $60,850 | $62,200 | $29.26 | 210 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,840 | $55,730 | $29.25 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,070 | $61,420 | $28.40 | 1,460 |
| Detroit, MI | $58,040 | $60,440 | $27.90 | 80 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,390 | $60,950 | $27.11 | 320 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $54,740 | $49,700 | $26.32 | 100 |
| Columbus, OH | $54,510 | $57,030 | $26.21 | 50 |
| Charleston, WV | $54,420 | $54,750 | $26.16 | 50 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $52,730 | $53,370 | $25.35 | n/a |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,600 | $50,380 | $24.81 | 120 |
| Buffalo, NY | $49,270 | $50,160 | $23.69 | 40 |
| Greeley, CO | $47,950 | $46,230 | $23.05 | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $46,630 | $44,010 | $22.42 | 80 |
Related jobs
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, HandU.S. average $42,260
- Industrial Truck and Tractor OperatorsU.S. average $48,370
- Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentU.S. average $36,980
- Packers and Packagers, HandU.S. average $37,540
- Stockers and Order FillersU.S. average $39,540
- Machine Feeders and OffbearersU.S. average $43,660
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersU.S. average $63,960
- Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsU.S. average $52,820
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary: questions
Where do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make the most money?
In Billings, MT, with an average of $86,910 a year, among the 23 metro areas we cover.
What is the average tank car, truck, and ship loaders salary in the U.S.?
$59,970 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $58,870, so half of tank car, truck, and ship loaders earn more than that and half less.
What salary should tank car, truck, and ship loaders ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of tank car, truck, and ship loaders nationwide earn between $46,300 (25th percentile) and $70,060 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays tank car, truck, and ship loaders the most?
Montana, with a statewide average of $80,670 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is tank car, truck, and ship loaders pay the lowest?
Charlotte, NC, at $46,630 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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