Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Alabama
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Alabama earn a median of $75,450 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($58,870)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,510; the top 10% earn over $93,600. Nationally the range is $39,460 to $83,160.
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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay in Alabama
How much do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make in Alabama?
The median is $75,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,510 and the top 10% earn over $93,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for tank car, truck, and ship loaders?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 35 (+28% vs. the national median of $58,870). Living costs are not included.