Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $53,370 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.66
10th percentile $50,890
90th percentile $53,370
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,890
    25th
    $53,360
    50th (median)
    $53,370
    75th
    $53,370
    90th
    $53,370

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 56% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 44% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $69,890
    Utah $47,540
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $41,690

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,950
    Light Truck Drivers $43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Salt Lake City, UT is $25.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.66 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salaries?

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $50,890 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,360.