Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $81,280 +40% vs national
Median hourly $39.08
10th percentile $43,340
90th percentile $81,330
Employed locally 40
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,340
    25th
    $62,850
    50th (median)
    $81,280
    75th
    $81,330
    90th
    $81,330

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 110% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 10% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $59,560

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,850
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,040
    Light Truck Drivers $40,040
    Bus Drivers, School $45,130
    Driver/Sales Workers $27,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Pittsburgh, PA is $39.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 40% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,850.