Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $52,870 -9% vs national
Median hourly $25.42
10th percentile $41,020
90th percentile $81,280
Employed locally 210
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,020
    25th
    $49,560
    50th (median)
    $52,870
    75th
    $63,190
    90th
    $81,280

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 61% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 39% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $81,920
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $59,560

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,390
    Light Truck Drivers$44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Dallas, TX is $25.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Dallas, TX is 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $41,020 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,560.