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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,890
Median Annual Salary
▲
+9.9% vs 2024
$63,190
Mean Salary
$64,890
Median Salary
$31.20
Hourly Rate
120 people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey earn a median salary of $64,890 per year ($5,407/month).
This is 13.9% above the national average of $56,947.
New Jersey ranks #10 out of 35 states for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay.
Approximately 120 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
Salaries increased by 9.9% 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 New Jersey
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey range from $50,980 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,790 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $58,370 and $67,370.
Median $64,890
P10: $50,980P25: $58,370P75: $67,370P90: $77,790
10th
$50,980
25th
$58,370
Median
$64,890
75th
$67,370
90th
$77,790
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,980
$24.51
$4,248
25th Percentile
$58,370
$28.06
$4,864
Median (50th)
$64,890
$31.20
$5,407
75th Percentile
$67,370
$32.39
$5,614
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,790
$37.40
$6,482
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,190 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
New Jersey ranks #10 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 New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey is $64,890 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,190.
What is the salary range for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey?
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey range from $50,980 at the 10th percentile to $77,790 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $58,370 and $67,370.
What is the starting salary for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey?
Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders positions in New Jersey typically start around $50,980 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $58,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 120 people are employed as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Jersey is approximately $31.20 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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