How much does a subway and streetcar operator make in New York?
$90,140a year
Median yearly pay for subway and streetcar operators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $43.34 an hour or $7,512 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.34
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 8
- Jobs in the area
- 3,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,140Median: $90,140Highest 10%: $90,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,140 | $43.34 | |
| 25th | $90,140 | $43.34 | |
| Median | $90,140 | $43.34 | |
| 75th | $90,140 | $43.34 | |
| 90th | $90,140 | $43.34 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for subway and streetcar operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a subway and streetcar operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $43.34 ($90,140 a year).
Do subway and streetcar operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $90,140 against $86,380 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for subway and streetcar operator pay?
1 of 8 metro areas with data.
How much does a subway and streetcar operator make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,140 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.