Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $81,920 +41.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.39
10th percentile $52,610
90th percentile $86,600
Employed locally 60
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,610
    25th
    $70,300
    50th (median)
    $81,920
    75th
    $84,040
    90th
    $86,600

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 124% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 24% 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
    Billings, MT $83,390
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,340
    Alaska $83,330
    Pittsburgh, PA $81,280

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $59,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $52,870

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,910
    Light Truck Drivers$39,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,520
    Bus Drivers, School$42,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Corpus Christi, TX is $39.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 41.1% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $52,610 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,300.