Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $71,230 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.25
10th percentile $48,340
90th percentile $88,120
Employed locally 460
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,340
    25th
    $60,120
    50th (median)
    $71,230
    75th
    $88,120
    90th
    $88,120

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 114% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 14% above 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
    Lake Charles, LA $63,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $59,560

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,000
    Light Truck Drivers$40,570
    Sailors and Marine Oilers$39,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New Orleans, LA is $34.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in New Orleans, LA is 22.7% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $48,340 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,120.