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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$68,600
Median Annual Salary
▲
+15.3% vs 2024
$74,570
Mean Salary
$68,600
Median Salary
$32.98
Hourly Rate
110 people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California earn a median salary of $68,600 per year ($5,716/month).
This is 20.5% above the national average of $56,947.
California ranks #9 out of 35 states for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay.
Approximately 110 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 15.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.25
Time Management
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
3.53
Production and Processing
3.3
English Language
3.27
Public Safety and Security
3.15
Mechanical
2.94
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(81.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California range from $43,570 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $110,100 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,330 and $92,390.
Median $68,600
P10: $43,570P25: $60,330P75: $92,390P90: $110,100
10th
$43,570
25th
$60,330
Median
$68,600
75th
$92,390
90th
$110,100
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,570
$20.95
$3,630
25th Percentile
$60,330
$29.00
$5,027
Median (50th)
$68,600
$32.98
$5,716
75th Percentile
$92,390
$44.42
$7,699
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$110,100
$52.93
$9,175
Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,570 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
California ranks #9 of 35 states
$56,947
National avg. for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make in California?
The median annual salary for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California is $68,600 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,570.
What is the salary range for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California?
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California range from $43,570 at the 10th percentile to $110,100 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,330 and $92,390.
What is the starting salary for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California?
Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders positions in California typically start around $43,570 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,330 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 110 people are employed as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California is approximately $32.98 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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