Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in North Carolina
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in North Carolina earn a median of $44,910 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($58,870)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,350; the top 10% earn over $53,260. Nationally the range is $39,460 to $83,160.
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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay in North Carolina
How much do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make in North Carolina?
The median is $44,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,350 and the top 10% earn over $53,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for tank car, truck, and ship loaders?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 35 (−24% vs. the national median of $58,870). Living costs are not included.