How much does a subway and streetcar operator make in New Jersey?
$68,970a year
Median yearly pay for subway and streetcar operators in New Jersey. That is $33.16 an hour or $5,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.16
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 13
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,600Median: $68,970Highest 10%: $74,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,600 | $31.54 | |
| 25th | $65,630 | $31.55 | |
| Median | $68,970 | $33.16 | |
| 75th | $73,550 | $35.36 | |
| 90th | $74,640 | $35.88 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $90,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for subway and streetcar operators.
| 2. California | $78,680 |
| 3. Washington | $77,020 |
| 4. Florida | $72,860 |
| 5. New Jersey | $68,970 |
| 6. Minnesota | $65,410 |
| 7. North Carolina | $62,590 |
| 8. Virginia | $61,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a subway and streetcar operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $33.16 ($68,970 a year).
Do subway and streetcar operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $68,970 against $86,380 nationally, 20% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for subway and streetcar operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 13 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays subway and streetcar operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $90,140 a year.
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.