SOC 53-4041 · May 2025 · United States
Subway and Streetcar Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators across the United States is $86,380 per year, measured over 10,200 jobs. The highest state median is in Maryland, at $92,420.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Subway and Streetcar Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 121.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maryland pays $92,420 and Michigan pays $41,710.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $92,420 | 480 | |
| 2 | California | $78,680 | 900 | |
| 3 | Washington | $77,020 | 320 | |
| 4 | Florida | $72,860 | 130 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $68,970 | 140 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $65,410 | 140 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | $62,590 | 110 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $61,970 | — | |
| 9 | Georgia | $59,570 | 300 | |
| 10 | Texas | $58,780 | 240 |
States with the most Subway and Streetcar Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | 970 | $58,620 | |
| 2 | California | 900 | $78,680 | |
| 3 | Maryland | 480 | $92,420 | |
| 4 | Washington | 320 | $77,020 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 300 | $59,570 | |
| 6 | Texas | 240 | $58,780 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | 140 | $65,410 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 140 | $68,970 | |
| 9 | Florida | 130 | $72,860 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 110 | $62,590 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $90,140 | 3,950 |
| 2 | Baltimore | $84,350 | 150 |
| 3 | Seattle | $77,020 | 320 |
| 4 | Minneapolis | $69,680 | 130 |
| 5 | St. Louis | $63,030 | 40 |
| 6 | Virginia Beach | $61,980 | 70 |
| 7 | San Diego | $60,970 | 200 |
| 8 | Atlanta | $59,570 | 270 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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