How much does a tank car make in Pennsylvania?
$48,120a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in Pennsylvania. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,560Median: $48,120Highest 10%: $83,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| 25th | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $74,310 | $35.73 | |
| 90th | $83,550 | $40.17 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tank cars.
| 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 |
| 28. Florida | $45,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.13 ($48,120 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $48,120 against $58,870 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for tank car pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 25 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.