Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Ohio

Tank car, truck, and ship loaders in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $54,510 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($51,600), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tank car, truck, and ship loaders average at $62,140 and the median at $57,700 for 820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,970.

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

Columbus$54,510
Cincinnati$51,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$54,510	$57,030	$44,470	$43,559	95
Cincinnati	$51,600	$50,380	$39,710	$41,735	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district 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

More about pay in Ohio

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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