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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,200
Median Annual Salary
▲
+27.0% vs 2024
$52,700
Mean Salary
$51,200
Median Salary
$24.62
Hourly Rate
80 people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado earn a median salary of $51,200 per year ($4,266/month).
This is 10.1% below the national average of $56,947.
Colorado ranks #22 out of 35 states for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay.
Approximately 80 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 27.0% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado range from $38,650 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,230 and $61,020.
Median $51,200
P10: $38,650P25: $46,230P75: $61,020P90: $63,700
10th
$38,650
25th
$46,230
Median
$51,200
75th
$61,020
90th
$63,700
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,650
$18.58
$3,220
25th Percentile
$46,230
$22.23
$3,852
Median (50th)
$51,200
$24.62
$4,266
75th Percentile
$61,020
$29.34
$5,085
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,700
$30.62
$5,308
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,700 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
Colorado ranks #22 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 Colorado?
The median annual salary for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado is $51,200 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,700.
What is the salary range for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado?
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado range from $38,650 at the 10th percentile to $63,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,230 and $61,020.
What is the starting salary for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado?
Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders positions in Colorado typically start around $38,650 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,230 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 80 people are employed as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Colorado is approximately $24.62 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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