How much does a tank car make in New Mexico?
$48,010a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in New Mexico. That is $23.08 an hour or $4,001 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.08
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,810Median: $48,010Highest 10%: $51,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,810 | $19.62 | |
| 25th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| Median | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| 75th | $51,840 | $24.92 | |
| 90th | $51,840 | $24.92 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tank cars.
| 23. Georgia | $51,160 |
| 24. New York | $48,220 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $48,120 |
| 26. New Mexico | $48,010 |
| 27. Nebraska | $46,300 |
| 28. Florida | $45,540 |
| 29. Hawaii | $45,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $23.08 ($48,010 a year).
Do tank cars make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $48,010 against $58,870 nationally, 18% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for tank car pay?
New Mexico ranks 26 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.