Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $67,120 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.27
10th percentile $55,020
90th percentile $77,630
Employed locally 80
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,020
    25th
    $63,220
    50th (median)
    $67,120
    75th
    $71,720
    90th
    $77,630

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 86% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 14% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,070
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $56,950

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,960
    Light Truck Drivers $44,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,570
    Driver/Sales Workers $39,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in St. Louis, MO-IL is $32.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salaries?

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 15.6% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $55,020 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,220.