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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,750
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.1% vs 2024
$65,670
Mean Salary
$71,750
Median Salary
$34.50
Hourly Rate
140 people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $71,750 per year ($5,979/month).
This is 26.0% above the national average of $56,947.
Massachusetts ranks #7 out of 35 states for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay.
Approximately 140 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries decreased by 3.1% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts range from $37,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,760 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,440 and $77,010.
Median $71,750
P10: $37,960P25: $59,440P75: $77,010P90: $81,760
10th
$37,960
25th
$59,440
Median
$71,750
75th
$77,010
90th
$81,760
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,960
$18.25
$3,163
25th Percentile
$59,440
$28.58
$4,953
Median (50th)
$71,750
$34.50
$5,979
75th Percentile
$77,010
$37.02
$6,417
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,760
$39.31
$6,813
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,670 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Massachusetts ranks #7 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts is $71,750 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,670.
What is the salary range for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts range from $37,960 at the 10th percentile to $81,760 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,440 and $77,010.
What is the starting salary for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders positions in Massachusetts typically start around $37,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,440 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 140 people are employed as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Massachusetts is approximately $34.50 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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