Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,690 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $60,820
Employed locally 150
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $44,980
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $60,820
    90th
    $60,820

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,400
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,120
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,300
    Light Truck Drivers$43,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in East Central Illinois is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.24 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salaries?

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in East Central Illinois is 1.1% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,980.