Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in New Jersey
In New Jersey, tank car, truck, and ship loaders earn $59,050 at the median — $28.39 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Jersey. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $47,790, 25th percentile $51,170, median $59,050, 75th percentile $63,140, 90th percentile $76,370. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tank car, truck, and ship loaders (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
How much do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make in New Jersey?▼
The median is $59,050 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,790, and experienced tank car, truck, and ship loaders can clear $76,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in New Jersey?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,976/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 52% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tank car, truck, and ship loaders salary go in New Jersey?▼
New Jersey has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tank car, truck, and ship loaders salary is worth about $59,442 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tank car, truck, and ship loaders get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
