How much does a subway and streetcar operator make in Minneapolis?
Median yearly pay for subway and streetcar operators in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $33.50 an hour or $5,807 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.50
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 8
- Jobs in the area
- 130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,410 | $31.45 | |
| 25th | $65,410 | $31.45 | |
| Median | $69,680 | $33.50 | |
| 75th | $69,680 | $33.50 | |
| 90th | $69,680 | $33.50 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for subway and streetcar operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $211,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $179,700 |
| Transportation Inspector | $140,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $126,600 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $99,540 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $78,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $72,140 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $64,410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $64,200 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a subway and streetcar operator make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $33.50 ($69,680 a year).
Do subway and streetcar operators make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $69,680 against $86,380 nationally, 19% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $65,410, so Minneapolis pays 7% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for subway and streetcar operator pay?
4 of 8 metro areas with data.
How much does a subway and streetcar operator make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,680 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.