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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $59,560 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.64
10th percentile $49,450
90th percentile $92,500
Employed locally 1,720
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,450
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $59,560
    75th
    $90,420
    90th
    $92,500

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 74% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 26% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $52,870

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Houston, TX is $28.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Houston, TX is 2.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $49,450 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.