How much does a tank car make in Houston?
$61,220a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.43 an hour or $5,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.43
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,340Median: $61,220Highest 10%: $94,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,340 | $24.68 | |
| 25th | $51,520 | $24.77 | |
| Median | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| 75th | $80,270 | $38.59 | |
| 90th | $94,030 | $45.21 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for tank cars.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $81,920 |
| Dallas, TX | $76,850 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.43 ($61,220 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $61,220 against $58,870 nationally, 4% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,170, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for tank car pay?
11 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a tank car make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,030 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.