How much does a subway and streetcar operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $41.53 an hour or $7,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.53
- Average (mean)
- $77,170
- Jobs
- 10,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,180 | $26.53 | |
| 25th | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| Median | $86,380 | $41.53 | |
| 75th | $90,140 | $43.34 | |
| 90th | $90,140 | $43.34 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maryland | $92,420 |
| California | $78,680 |
| Washington | $77,020 |
| Florida | $72,860 |
| New Jersey | $68,970 |
| Minnesota | $65,410 |
| North Carolina | $62,590 |
| Virginia | $61,970 |
| Georgia | $59,570 |
| Texas | $58,780 |
| Utah | $58,620 |
| Missouri | $53,030 |
| Michigan | $41,710 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $90,140 |
| Baltimore, MD | $84,350 |
| Seattle, WA | $77,020 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $69,680 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,030 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $61,980 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,970 |
| Atlanta, GA | $59,570 |
In other countries
Subway and Streetcar Operator belongs to the international group "Locomotive engine drivers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Locomotive Engineer$81,410
- Rail Yard Engineer$60,600
- Railroad Brake$68,840
- Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster$78,000
- Rail Transportation Worker$56,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a subway and streetcar operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $41.53 ($86,380 a year).
How much does a subway and streetcar operator make a month?
About $7,198 a month before tax, based on a median of $86,380 a year.
How much does a subway and streetcar operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,180 or less a year ($26.53 an hour); the top 10% make $90,140 or more.
Which state pays subway and streetcar operators the most?
Maryland, with a median of $92,420 a year, followed by California ($78,680) and Washington ($77,020).
Which city pays subway and streetcar operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $90,140 a year.
How many subway and streetcar operators are there in the United States?
About 10,200 people work as subway and streetcar operators.
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.