How much does a tank car make in Iowa?
$51,450a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in Iowa. That is $24.74 an hour or $4,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.74
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,530Median: $51,450Highest 10%: $66,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $45,840 | $22.04 | |
| Median | $51,450 | $24.74 | |
| 75th | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| 90th | $66,840 | $32.13 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tank cars.
| 18. West Virginia | $54,750 |
| 19. Utah | $53,370 |
| 20. Kentucky | $53,160 |
| 21. Iowa | $51,450 |
| 22. Colorado | $51,200 |
| 23. Georgia | $51,160 |
| 24. New York | $48,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $24.74 ($51,450 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $51,450 against $58,870 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Iowa rank for tank car pay?
Iowa ranks 21 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.