The average salary for a subway and streetcar operator in the United States is $77,370, but the range typically falls between $73,570 and $84,310. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $37.2, with a range between $35.37 and $40.53.
There are approximately 14,860 people employed as a subway and streetcar operator in the United States. With California, Massachusetts, Maryland employing the highest number of subway and streetcar operators.The state with the best pay for a subway and streetcar operator is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $82,740, while Texas has the lowest average annual salary of $50,090.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $54,690 | $26.29 |
| 25th Percentile | $73,570 | $35.37 |
| Median | $84,270 | $40.51 |
| 75th Percentile | $84,310 | $40.53 |
| 90th Percentile | $87,110 | $41.88 |
The salary of a subway and streetcar operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a subway and streetcar operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for subway and streetcar operators are Illinois, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington, Oregon while the worst states are Texas, Georgia, Minnesota, Arizona, New Jersey.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $37,340 | $54,830 | $69,100 |
| California | $62,140 | $73,210 | $83,390 |
| Georgia | $45,310 | $56,910 | $69,930 |
| Illinois | $65,660 | $82,740 | $85,540 |
| Maryland | $37,930 | $68,040 | $79,130 |
| Massachusetts | $46,650 | $72,500 | $84,820 |
| Minnesota | $33,940 | $53,700 | $70,500 |
| New Jersey | $59,380 | $67,240 | $71,760 |
| Oregon | $77,940 | $82,080 | $92,860 |
| Texas | $39,020 | $50,090 | $53,680 |
| Virginia | $39,180 | $71,450 | $84,440 |
| Washington | $60,640 | $77,360 | $83,830 |
Even between cities, the salary of a subway and streetcar operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for subway and streetcar operators is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $84,710.The city with the lowest average salary for subway and streetcar operators is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, MN with an average salary of $57,190.
Areas with highest average salaries for subway and streetcar operators
Areas with lowest average salaries for subway and streetcar operators
The number of subway and streetcar operators in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of subway and streetcar operators has increased by 3,610. On average, the number of subway and streetcar operators has been increasing by 8.0% each year. The salary of subway and streetcar operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of subway and streetcar operators has increased by $11,890. On average, the salary of subway and streetcar operators has been increasing by 4.5% each year.
Subway and Streetcar Operators are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for subway and streetcar operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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