Highest-paying states for tank car, truck, and ship loaders
Maryland leads at $81,320 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $81,320 | $48,690–$97,260 |
| South Carolina | $80,700 | $54,540–$80,700 |
| Montana | $80,070 | $76,860–$83,390 |
| Alabama | $75,450 | $70,060–$93,600 |
| Massachusetts | $71,750 | $59,440–$77,010 |
| New Hampshire | $70,030 | $61,510–$79,560 |
| California | $68,600 | $60,330–$92,390 |
| New Jersey | $64,890 | $58,370–$67,370 |
| North Dakota | $61,210 | $55,070–$63,650 |
| Texas | $61,170 | $51,470–$79,340 |
| Louisiana | $58,900 | $55,620–$62,560 |
| Michigan | $57,900 | $54,120–$60,440 |
| Missouri | $57,750 | $44,120–$62,670 |
| Ohio | $57,700 | $47,770–$78,790 |
| Wisconsin | $57,250 | $50,610–$63,870 |
| West Virginia | $54,750 | $52,120–$54,750 |
| Kentucky | $53,160 | $38,670–$88,940 |
| Iowa | $51,450 | $45,840–$57,820 |
| Colorado | $51,200 | $46,230–$61,020 |
| Georgia | $51,160 | $44,930–$58,460 |
| New York | $48,220 | $42,700–$54,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,120 | $33,560–$74,310 |
| New Mexico | $48,010 | $46,430–$51,840 |
| Florida | $45,540 | $41,550–$63,810 |
| North Carolina | $44,910 | $41,710–$48,560 |
| Indiana | $44,310 | $41,890–$53,610 |
| Idaho | $41,700 | $36,150–$49,340 |
| Virginia | $41,190 | $37,740–$62,710 |
| Oklahoma | $35,360 | $33,870–$43,680 |
| Arkansas | $33,800 | $28,600–$38,630 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.