Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $58,170 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.97
10th percentile $47,560
90th percentile $76,370
Employed locally 120
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,560
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $58,170
    75th
    $68,300
    90th
    $76,370

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 60% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 40% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $37,700

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,220
    Light Truck Drivers$46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in New York, NY-NJ is $27.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in New York, NY-NJ is 0.2% 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 York?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $47,560 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.