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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,170
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.9% vs 2024
$65,060
Mean Salary
$61,170
Median Salary
$29.41
Hourly Rate
1,620 people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas earn a median salary of $61,170 per year ($5,097/month).
This is 7.4% above the national average of $56,947.
Texas ranks #12 out of 35 states for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay.
Approximately 1,620 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 2.9% 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 Texas
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas range from $45,680 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $93,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,470 and $79,340.
Median $61,170
P10: $45,680P25: $51,470P75: $79,340P90: $93,070
10th
$45,680
25th
$51,470
Median
$61,170
75th
$79,340
90th
$93,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,680
$21.96
$3,806
25th Percentile
$51,470
$24.75
$4,289
Median (50th)
$61,170
$29.41
$5,097
75th Percentile
$79,340
$38.14
$6,611
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$93,070
$44.75
$7,755
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
Texas ranks #12 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas is $61,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,060.
What is the salary range for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas?
Salaries for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas range from $45,680 at the 10th percentile to $93,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,470 and $79,340.
What is the starting salary for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas?
Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders positions in Texas typically start around $45,680 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,470 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,620 people are employed as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Texas is approximately $29.41 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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