Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $63,580 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.57
10th percentile $43,380
90th percentile $79,800
Employed locally 60
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,380
    25th
    $51,740
    50th (median)
    $63,580
    75th
    $63,580
    90th
    $79,800

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 95% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 5% 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
    Alabama $85,260
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,340
    Alaska $83,330
    Maryland $79,860
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $71,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $59,560

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,340
    Light Truck Drivers$38,720
    Bus Drivers, School$38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Lake Charles, LA is $30.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Lake Charles, LA is 9.5% 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 Lake Charles?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $43,380 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,740.