The median annual wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Illinois is $67,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,620.
Pay spans roughly $37,730 at the 10th percentile to $77,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.50 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as tank car, truck, and ship loaders in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $67,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.50 |
| 10th percentile | $37,730 |
| 90th percentile | $77,310 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.