Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Texas
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas earn a median of $61,170 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($58,870)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,620
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,680; the top 10% earn over $93,070. Nationally the range is $39,460 to $83,160.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$61,770 median in Texas
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84,100 median in Texas
- Aircraft Service Attendants$38,720 median in Texas
- Locomotive Engineers$79,000 median in Texas
- Gas Plant Operators$79,910 median in Texas
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$82,120 median in Texas
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay in Texas
How much do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make in Texas?
The median is $61,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,680 and the top 10% earn over $93,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for tank car, truck, and ship loaders?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 35 (+4% vs. the national median of $58,870). Living costs are not included.