Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in California
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California earn a median of $68,600 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($58,870)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,570; the top 10% earn over $110,100. Nationally the range is $39,460 to $83,160.
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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay in California
How much do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make in California?
The median is $68,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,570 and the top 10% earn over $110,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for tank car, truck, and ship loaders?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 35 (+17% vs. the national median of $58,870). Living costs are not included.