Subway and Streetcar Operators pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for subway and streetcar operators is $41.53 an hour ($86,380 a year). About 10,200 people work in this job there.

$41.53Median hourly pay

$61,980–$90,140Middle half of workers, yearly

10,200People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for subway and streetcar operators in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$26.53	$55,180
25% of workers	$29.80	$61,980
Half of workers (median)	$41.53	$86,380
75% of workers	$43.34	$90,140
90% of workers	$43.34	$90,140

Best-paying states for subway and streetcar operators

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Maryland	$92,420	480
California	$78,680	900
Washington	$77,020	320
Florida	$72,860	130
New Jersey	$68,970	140
Minnesota	$65,410	140
North Carolina	$62,590	110
Virginia	$61,970	0
Georgia	$59,570	300
Texas	$58,780	240

Pay by state

California · $78,680
Utah · $58,620

Education, experience and outlook for subway and streetcar operators

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$58,640
Light Truck Drivers	$44,860
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$37,290
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$59,050
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$78,000
Taxi Drivers	$42,100
Locomotive Engineers	$81,410
Air Traffic Controllers	$148,080

Other job titles for this job

Train OperatorCombined Rail OperatorElectric MotormanElevated MotormanLight Rail OperatorLight Rail Train OperatorLight Rail Transit OperatorLight Rail Vehicle OperatorLRV OperatorMonorail OperatorMotor OperatorOperator Trainer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.