Tank Car salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A tank car earns a median of $58,870 a year ($28.30 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $59,970. About 10,700 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $58,870
- Gross pay
- $2,264.23
- Federal income tax
- −$187.86
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$140.38
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$32.83
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,903.16
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $58,870
- Federal
- $4,884
- FICA
- $4,504
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $49,482
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-7121). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tank car make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.30; the average is $28.83.
What is the salary range for a tank car?
The bottom 10% earn under $39,460 and the top 10% earn over $83,160 a year.
How much is $58,870 after taxes?
About $49,482 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $47,145 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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