How much does a tank car make in Chicago?
$61,420a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.53 an hour or $5,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.53
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,330Median: $61,420Highest 10%: $69,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| 25th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| 75th | $69,320 | $33.33 | |
| 90th | $69,380 | $33.36 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for tank cars.
| St. Louis, MO | $60,950 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $293,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $189,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $157,400 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $118,200 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $96,120 |
| Ship Engineer | $77,770 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $77,470 |
| Captain | $76,530 |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $73,110 |
| Railroad Brake | $72,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.53 ($61,420 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $61,420 against $58,870 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for tank car pay?
10 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a tank car make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,380 or more.
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.