How much does a tank car make in New York?
$48,220a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in New York. That is $23.18 an hour or $4,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.18
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,720Median: $48,220Highest 10%: $67,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,720 | $18.62 | |
| 25th | $42,700 | $20.53 | |
| Median | $48,220 | $23.18 | |
| 75th | $54,210 | $26.06 | |
| 90th | $67,590 | $32.50 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $64,890 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tank cars.
| 21. Iowa | $51,450 |
| 22. Colorado | $51,200 |
| 23. Georgia | $51,160 |
| 24. New York | $48,220 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $48,120 |
| 26. New Mexico | $48,010 |
| 27. Nebraska | $46,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.18 ($48,220 a year).
Do tank cars make more in New York than the national average?
No: $48,220 against $58,870 nationally, 18% less.
Where does New York rank for tank car pay?
New York ranks 24 of 35 states.
Which city in New York pays tank cars the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $64,890 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.