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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Role Overview

Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Alabama $85,260
Alaska $83,330
Maryland $79,860
South Carolina $79,250
Massachusetts $74,060
Illinois $67,600
Florida $67,340
Kentucky $66,640
New Hampshire $63,220
Pennsylvania $62,850
Louisiana $62,300
Missouri $61,560
California $59,510
Texas $59,430
Michigan $59,370

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$58,070

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.3%

Avg. annual openings

1.3k

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