Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,980 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $56,150
Employed locally 100
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $44,980
    75th
    $49,040
    90th
    $56,150

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,640
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,570
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,380
    Light Truck Drivers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Northwest Illinois is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Northwest Illinois is 22.5% below 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.