Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $37,700 -35.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $58,360
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $55,250
    90th
    $58,360

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 53% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 47% below 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
    Billings, MT $83,390
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,340
    Alaska $83,330
    Corpus Christi, TX $81,920

    Nearby metros — Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,170

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,380
    Light Truck Drivers $43,990
    Bus Drivers, School $51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Buffalo, NY is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Buffalo, NY is 35.1% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.