Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in New York

Tank car, truck, and ship loaders in New York earn the most in New York (average $63,150 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($49,270), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tank car, truck, and ship loaders average at $50,700 and the median at $48,220 for 110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,970.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders average salary by city in New York

New York$63,150
Buffalo$49,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$63,150	$64,890	$55,470	$50,053	113
Buffalo	$49,270	$50,160	$38,720	$39,664	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in other states

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7121.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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