Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $58,840 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $42,230
90th percentile $95,480
Employed locally 50
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,230
    25th
    $43,420
    50th (median)
    $58,840
    75th
    $60,700
    90th
    $95,480

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 63% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 37% 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
    South Carolina $79,250
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,410
    California $59,510
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $57,810
    North Carolina $43,990

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Los Angeles, CA is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Los Angeles, CA is 1.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $42,230 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,420.