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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,700
Median Annual Salary
▲
+11.9% vs 2024
$62,140
Mean Salary
$57,700
Median Salary
$27.74
Hourly Rate
820 people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio earn a median salary of $57,700 per year ($4,808/month).
This is 1.3% above the national average of $56,947.
Ohio ranks #16 out of 35 states for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay.
Approximately 820 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 11.9% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio range from $37,820 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,370 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,770 and $78,790.
Median $57,700
P10: $37,820P25: $47,770P75: $78,790P90: $80,370
10th
$37,820
25th
$47,770
Median
$57,700
75th
$78,790
90th
$80,370
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,820
$18.18
$3,151
25th Percentile
$47,770
$22.97
$3,980
Median (50th)
$57,700
$27.74
$4,808
75th Percentile
$78,790
$37.88
$6,565
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,370
$38.64
$6,697
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,140 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#16
Ohio ranks #16 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 Ohio?
The median annual salary for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio is $57,700 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,140.
What is the salary range for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio?
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio range from $37,820 at the 10th percentile to $80,370 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,770 and $78,790.
What is the starting salary for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio?
Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders positions in Ohio typically start around $37,820 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 820 people are employed as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Ohio is approximately $27.74 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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