Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary by State
The national median pay for tank car, truck, and ship loaders is $58,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,800 in Arkansas to $81,320 in Maryland.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,460
- 25th percentile
- $46,300
- Median
- $58,870
- 75th percentile
- $70,060
- Top 10%
- $83,160
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 10,700 jobs.
Median pay in 35 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $81,320 | +38% | $45,220 | $125,490 | 110 |
| 2 | South Carolina | $80,700 | +37% | $54,540 | $80,700 | 90 |
| 3 | Montana | $80,070 | +36% | $67,010 | $108,160 | 80 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $76,620 | +30% | $52,200 | $84,440 | Not published |
| 5 | Alabama | $75,450 | +28% | $66,510 | $93,600 | 240 |
| 6 | Oregon | $74,040 | +26% | $50,520 | $80,430 | Not published |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $71,750 | +22% | $37,960 | $81,760 | 140 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $70,030 | +19% | $52,120 | $79,560 | 40 |
| 9 | California | $68,600 | +17% | $43,570 | $110,100 | 110 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $64,890 | +10% | $50,980 | $77,790 | 120 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $61,210 | +4% | $49,760 | $76,650 | 310 |
| 12 | Texas | $61,170 | +4% | $45,680 | $93,070 | 1,620 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $58,900 | 0% | $48,940 | $68,010 | 500 |
| 14 | Michigan | $57,900 | −2% | $47,010 | $66,880 | 200 |
| 15 | Missouri | $57,750 | −2% | $40,640 | $73,500 | 180 |
| 16 | Ohio | $57,700 | −2% | $37,820 | $80,370 | 820 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $57,250 | −3% | $49,770 | $69,590 | 170 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $54,750 | −7% | $48,990 | $63,650 | 90 |
| 19 | Utah | $53,370 | −9% | $49,110 | $53,370 | Not published |
| 20 | Kentucky | $53,160 | −10% | $27,470 | $90,940 | 130 |
| 21 | Iowa | $51,450 | −13% | $44,530 | $66,840 | 180 |
| 22 | Colorado | $51,200 | −13% | $38,650 | $63,700 | 80 |
| 23 | Georgia | $51,160 | −13% | $31,100 | $59,950 | 50 |
| 24 | New York | $48,220 | −18% | $38,720 | $67,590 | 110 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $48,120 | −18% | $33,560 | $83,550 | 90 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $48,010 | −18% | $40,810 | $51,840 | 80 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $46,300 | −21% | $41,690 | $63,840 | Not published |
| 28 | Florida | $45,540 | −23% | $28,090 | $79,790 | 430 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $45,240 | −23% | $44,290 | $94,310 | Not published |
| 30 | North Carolina | $44,910 | −24% | $40,350 | $53,260 | 240 |
| 31 | Indiana | $44,310 | −25% | $37,500 | $66,530 | 250 |
| 32 | Idaho | $41,700 | −29% | $28,400 | $61,290 | 80 |
| 33 | Virginia | $41,190 | −30% | $31,760 | $70,880 | 60 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $35,360 | −40% | $28,710 | $50,880 | 170 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $33,800 | −43% | $28,600 | $47,440 | 150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary questions
Which state pays tank car, truck, and ship loaders the most?
Maryland, with a median of $81,320 a year (+38% vs. the national median of $58,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays tank car, truck, and ship loaders the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $33,800 a year (−43% vs. national).
Where do most tank car, truck, and ship loaders work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 1,620, with a median of $61,170.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.