Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $70,090 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.70
10th percentile $42,110
90th percentile $79,620
Employed locally 50
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,110
    25th
    $55,700
    50th (median)
    $70,090
    75th
    $77,280
    90th
    $79,620

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 75% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 25% 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
    Alabama $85,260
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $80,920
    Maryland $79,860
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,440
    Massachusetts $74,060
    Maine $58,320

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,310
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,590
    Light Truck Drivers $45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Worcester, MA is $33.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Worcester, MA is 20.7% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $42,110 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,700.