How much does a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make per hour in Baltimore, MD?

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $56,950 -1.9% vs national

Median hourly $27.38

10th percentile $39,650

90th percentile $96,600

Employed locally 60

National median $58,070

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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Baltimore, MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$39,650

25th

$44,420

50th (median)

$56,950

75th

$79,890

90th

$96,600

Baltimore economic context

Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 59% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 41% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Metro area	Median salary
Toledo, OH	$105,520
Alabama	$85,260
Billings, MT	$83,390
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$83,340
Alaska	$83,330
Corpus Christi, TX	$81,920

Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

Occupation	Median salary
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$40,590
Stockers and Order Fillers	$39,380
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$56,800
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$46,670
Light Truck Drivers	$45,820
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$63,670

Frequently asked questions

How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make per hour in Baltimore?

The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Baltimore, MD is $27.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.44 or more per hour.

Is Baltimore above or below average for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salaries?

The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Baltimore, MD is 1.9% below the national median of $58,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Baltimore?

Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $39,650 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,420.