Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $52,280 -10% vs national
Median hourly $25.14
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $68,470
Employed locally 60
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $39,960
    50th (median)
    $52,280
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $68,470

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 65% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 35% 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
    Toledo, OH $105,520
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $58,930
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,780
    Ohio $51,580
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,320
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,000

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,780
    Light Truck Drivers $44,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Columbus, OH is $25.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Columbus, OH is 10% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,960.