How much does a tank car make in Alabama?
$75,450a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in Alabama. That is $36.27 an hour or $6,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.27
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,510Median: $75,450Highest 10%: $93,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,510 | $31.98 | |
| 25th | $70,060 | $33.68 | |
| Median | $75,450 | $36.27 | |
| 75th | $93,600 | $45.00 | |
| 90th | $93,600 | $45.00 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tank cars.
| 2. South Carolina | $80,700 |
| 3. Montana | $80,070 |
| 4. Minnesota | $76,620 |
| 5. Alabama | $75,450 |
| 6. Oregon | $74,040 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $71,750 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $70,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $36.27 ($75,450 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Alabama than the national average?
Yes: $75,450 against $58,870 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Alabama rank for tank car pay?
Alabama ranks 5 of 35 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.