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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Iowa

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Iowa earn a median of $51,450 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$51,450
vs. U.S. median
−13% ($58,870)
Rank among states
21 of 35
Jobs in the state
180

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,530; the top 10% earn over $66,840. Nationally the range is $39,460 to $83,160.

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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay in Iowa

How much do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make in Iowa?

The median is $51,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,530 and the top 10% earn over $66,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for tank car, truck, and ship loaders?

On pay alone it ranks 21 of 35 (−13% vs. the national median of $58,870). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses