How much does a tank car make in Virginia?
$41,190a year
Median yearly pay for tank cars in Virginia. That is $19.80 an hour or $3,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.80
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,760Median: $41,190Highest 10%: $70,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,760 | $15.27 | |
| 25th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| Median | $41,190 | $19.80 | |
| 75th | $62,710 | $30.15 | |
| 90th | $70,880 | $34.08 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tank cars.
| 30. North Carolina | $44,910 |
| 31. Indiana | $44,310 |
| 32. Idaho | $41,700 |
| 33. Virginia | $41,190 |
| 34. Oklahoma | $35,360 |
| 35. Arkansas | $33,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $19.80 ($41,190 a year).
Do tank cars make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $41,190 against $58,870 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Virginia rank for tank car pay?
Virginia ranks 33 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.