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How much does a tank car make in Memphis?

$55,730a year

Median yearly pay for tank cars in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $26.79 an hour or $4,644 a month.

Hourly
$26.79
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
16 of 23
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,700Median: $55,730Highest 10%: $85,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,700$17.16
25th$46,780$22.49
Median$55,730$26.79
75th$81,650$39.25
90th$85,430$41.07

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for tank cars.

No other city in the state with data.
Tank Car salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$122,400
Transportation Inspector$115,900
Airfield Operations Specialist$64,320
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$63,070
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,350
Transportation Worker$56,870
Aircraft Service Attendant$56,620
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$54,200
Crane and Tower Operator$53,600
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$49,200
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tank car make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $26.79 ($55,730 a year).

Do tank cars make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $55,730 against $58,870 nationally, 5% less.

Where does Memphis rank for tank car pay?

16 of 23 metro areas with data.

How much does a tank car make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,430 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.