Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Ohio
In Ohio, tank car, truck, and ship loaders earn $51,580 at the median — $24.8 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $52K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level tank car, truck, and ship loaders (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary by metro in Ohio
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $106K | +105% | 90 |
| Columbus | $52K | +1% | 60 |
| Cincinnati | $52K | +0% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tank car, truck, and ship loaders make in Ohio?
The median is $51,580 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,030, and experienced tank car, truck, and ship loaders can clear $82,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,564/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 33.3% 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 Ohio?
Ohio 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 $56,402 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.