Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$51,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $58,870
State Rank
#23 of 35
50 employed here

How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make in Georgia?

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Georgia take home a median of $51,160 annually — roughly $24.60 an hour — which runs 13% below the national median of $58,870.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $31,100 while the top 10% make $59,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,930 and $58,460 a year.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,100$14.95
25th percentile (early career)$44,930$21.60
50th percentile (median)$51,160$24.60
75th percentile (experienced)$58,460$28.11
90th percentile (top earners)$59,950$28.82

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 23rd out of 35 states and territories for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Maryland$81,320
2South Carolina$80,700
3Montana$80,070
4Minnesota$76,620
5Alabama$75,450

Working as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Georgia

Nationally, about 11,000 people work as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($51,160) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make in Georgia?
The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Georgia is $51,160 per year, or about $24.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,100 at the entry level to $59,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders about 13% less than the national median of $58,870. Georgia ranks 23rd out of 35 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,160 a year. About 50 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders are employed in Georgia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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