How much does a tank car make in Corpus Christi?
$81,920a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. That is $39.38 an hour or $6,827 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.38
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,610Median: $81,920Highest 10%: $86,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,610 | $25.29 | |
| 25th | $70,300 | $33.80 | |
| Median | $81,920 | $39.38 | |
| 75th | $84,040 | $40.40 | |
| 90th | $86,600 | $41.63 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for tank cars.
| Dallas, TX | $76,850 |
| Houston, TX | $61,220 |
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Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Corpus Christi?
The median hourly pay in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area is $39.38 ($81,920 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Corpus Christi than the national average?
Yes: $81,920 against $58,870 nationally, 39% more.
How does Corpus Christi compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,170, so Corpus Christi pays 34% more.
Where does Corpus Christi rank for tank car pay?
3 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a tank car make starting out in Corpus Christi?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,600 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.