How much does a tank car make in St. Louis?
$60,950a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.30 an hour or $5,079 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.30
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,860Median: $60,950Highest 10%: $72,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,860 | $20.13 | |
| 25th | $41,860 | $20.13 | |
| Median | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| 75th | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| 90th | $72,060 | $34.64 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for tank cars.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
| Traffic Technician | $56,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $29.30 ($60,950 a year).
Do tank cars make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $60,950 against $58,870 nationally, 4% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $57,750, so St. Louis pays 6% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for tank car pay?
12 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a tank car make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,060 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.