Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Colorado
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado earn a median of $51,200 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($58,870)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,650; the top 10% earn over $63,700. Nationally the range is $39,460 to $83,160.
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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay in Colorado
How much do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make in Colorado?
The median is $51,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,650 and the top 10% earn over $63,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for tank car, truck, and ship loaders?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 35 (−13% vs. the national median of $58,870). Living costs are not included.