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SOC 53-7121·Transportation & Material Moving
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Median wage
$46,203
10-yr outlook
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How pay grows with experience
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $38,832 |
| Median (typical) | $46,203 |
| Experienced | $55,473 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Central New York | $45,496 |
| Western New York | $40,555 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Transportation & Material Moving) and pay more than a Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers$47,159 median (+$957) · +2.5% by 2032
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$47,362 median (+$1,160) · +3.3% by 2032
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50,821 median (+$4,619) · −4.8% by 2032
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$51,717 median (+$5,515) · −8.5% by 2032
- Bus Drivers, School$57,882 median (+$11,679)
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,993 median (+$15,791) · +0.1% by 2032
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