The median annual wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in California is $59,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,240.
Pay spans roughly $43,410 at the 10th percentile to $90,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.61 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as tank car, truck, and ship loaders in California.
| Median (annual) | $59,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.61 |
| 10th percentile | $43,410 |
| 90th percentile | $90,480 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.