Tankerman Salary

$28.5K

$50K

$80.5K

$54,518

/year

$26.21

/hour

Tankerman Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,518

Columbus

Ohio

$52,659

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    How much does a Tankerman make?

    As of Jul 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Tankerman in the United States is $54,518 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.21 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,048/week or $4,543/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $80,500 and as low as $28,500, the majority of Tankerman salaries currently range between $50,000 (25th percentile) to $58,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $77,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Tankerman varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Tankerman in your area makes on average $52,659 per year, or $1,859 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,518. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Tankerman salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Tankerman jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Tankerman Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Tankerman job is above the national average. Topping the list is Jewett, TX, , with Dendron, VA, and Pittsburg, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Pittsburg, CA, beats the national average by $18,380 (33.7%), and Jewett, TX, furthers that trend with another $19,984 (36.7%) above the $54,518 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Tankerman appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Jewett, TX, and Haines Junction, YT, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Tankerman role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Jewett, TX

    $74,502

    $35.82

    Dendron, VA

    $73,064

    $35.13

    Pittsburg, CA

    $72,898

    $35.05

    Saco, ME

    $68,372

    $32.87

    Kentville, NS

    $68,139

    $32.76

    Whitehorse, YT

    $67,705

    $32.55

    Midland, PA

    $67,611

    $32.51

    Atwater, CA

    $67,553

    $32.48

    Quincy, MA

    $67,508

    $32.46

    Haines Junction, YT

    $67,435

    $32.42

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Tankerman Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Tankerman category.

    For example Commercial Finance jobs pay as much as $68,399 (125.5%) more than the average Tankerman salary of $54,518. If you're qualified, finding work as a Commercial Finance may help you make more money than that of the average Tankerman position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Commercial Finance

    $122,917

    $59.09

    Dedicated Truck Driver

    $83,127

    $39.96

    Bulk Tank Driver

    $51,000

    $24.52

    Tank Driver

    $49,063

    $23.59

    Water Truck Driver

    $47,949

    $23.05

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Tankerman salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,518 per year or $26.21 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.