How much does a tank car make in Providence?
$83,160a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $39.98 an hour or $6,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.98
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,880Median: $83,160Highest 10%: $83,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,880 | $36.00 | |
| 25th | $83,160 | $39.98 | |
| Median | $83,160 | $39.98 | |
| 75th | $83,160 | $39.98 | |
| 90th | $83,160 | $39.98 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for tank cars.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
| Bus Driver | $57,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $39.98 ($83,160 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $83,160 against $58,870 nationally, 41% more.
Where does Providence rank for tank car pay?
2 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a tank car make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,160 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.