SOC 53-4041 · Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Subway and Streetcar Operators wages by metro
National median annual wage
$86,380
- 10th percentile
- $55,180
- 25th percentile
- $61,980
- Median
- $86,380
- 75th percentile
- $90,140
- 90th percentile
- $90,140
- Mean
- $77,170
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 10,200.
That median is 69.4% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,950 | $90,140 | $90,140 | $90,140 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 150 | $72,330 | $84,350 | $84,350 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 320 | $65,290 | $77,020 | $93,010 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 130 | $65,410 | $69,680 | $69,680 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 40 | $46,930 | $63,030 | $63,030 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 70 | $38,470 | $61,980 | $61,990 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 200 | $57,680 | $60,970 | $77,030 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 270 | $44,630 | $59,570 | $59,570 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,950 | $90,140 | $90,140 | $90,140 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 320 | $65,290 | $77,020 | $93,010 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 270 | $44,630 | $59,570 | $59,570 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 200 | $57,680 | $60,970 | $77,030 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 150 | $72,330 | $84,350 | $84,350 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 130 | $65,410 | $69,680 | $69,680 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 70 | $38,470 | $61,980 | $61,990 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 40 | $46,930 | $63,030 | $63,030 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 480 | $64,830 | $92,420 | $92,420 |
| California | 900 | $57,680 | $78,680 | $90,810 |
| Washington | 320 | $65,290 | $77,020 | $93,010 |
| Florida | 130 | $45,760 | $72,860 | $72,860 |
| New Jersey | 140 | $65,600 | $68,970 | $74,640 |
| Minnesota | 140 | $65,410 | $65,410 | $69,680 |
| North Carolina | 110 | $46,680 | $62,590 | $73,710 |
| Virginia | Not available | $47,200 | $61,970 | $72,290 |
| Georgia | 300 | $44,630 | $59,570 | $59,570 |
| Texas | 240 | $46,570 | $58,780 | $58,780 |
| Utah | 970 | $53,560 | $58,620 | $61,020 |
| Missouri | 70 | $37,990 | $53,030 | $63,030 |
| Michigan | 40 | $34,580 | $41,710 | $59,430 |
Other transportation and material moving occupations
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Packers and Packagers, Hand
- Driver/Sales Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators is $86,380. Employment is 10,200.
How does Subway and Streetcar Operators pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Subway and Streetcar Operators is 69.4% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Subway and Streetcar Operators?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is highest on this page's list at $90,140.