How much does a tank car make in Dallas?
$76,850a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $36.95 an hour or $6,404 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.95
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,050Median: $76,850Highest 10%: $87,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,050 | $20.22 | |
| 25th | $52,520 | $25.25 | |
| Median | $76,850 | $36.95 | |
| 75th | $79,790 | $38.36 | |
| 90th | $87,330 | $41.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for tank cars.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $81,920 |
| Houston, TX | $61,220 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $36.95 ($76,850 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $76,850 against $58,870 nationally, 31% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,170, so Dallas pays 26% more.
Where does Dallas rank for tank car pay?
5 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a tank car make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,330 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.