How much does a tank car make in Massachusetts?
$71,750a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in Massachusetts. That is $34.50 an hour or $5,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.50
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,960Median: $71,750Highest 10%: $81,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| Median | $71,750 | $34.50 | |
| 75th | $77,010 | $37.02 | |
| 90th | $81,760 | $39.31 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $83,160 |
| Boston, MA | $77,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tank cars.
| 4. Minnesota | $76,620 |
| 5. Alabama | $75,450 |
| 6. Oregon | $74,040 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $71,750 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $70,030 |
| 9. California | $68,600 |
| 10. New Jersey | $64,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $34.50 ($71,750 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $71,750 against $58,870 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for tank car pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 35 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays tank cars the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $83,160 a year.
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.