Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $83,390 +43.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.09
10th percentile $76,860
90th percentile $108,190
Employed locally 50
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,860
    25th
    $83,360
    50th (median)
    $83,390
    75th
    $83,390
    90th
    $108,190

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 112% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 12% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $105,520
    Alabama $85,260
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,340
    Alaska $83,330
    Corpus Christi, TX $81,920
    Pittsburgh, PA $81,280

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,440
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,200
    Light Truck Drivers$48,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,080
    Driver/Sales Workers$29,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Billings, MT is $40.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Billings, MT is 43.6% above 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $76,860 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,360.