SOC 53-4041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Subway and Streetcar Operators — North Carolina
North Carolina
At $62,590, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Subway and Streetcar Operators, 27.5% beneath the national figure of $86,380.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,590, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Subway and Streetcar Operators, 27.5% beneath the national figure of $86,380. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,680 and $73,710. The lowest tenth earn under $46,680, while the highest tenth earn more than $73,710.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 13 states with published data for this occupation, North Carolina ranks 7th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 288th of 745 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,680 | −46.0% |
| 25th | $46,680 | −46.0% |
| Median (50th) | $62,590 | −27.5% |
| 75th | $73,710 | −14.7% |
| 90th | $73,710 | −14.7% |
| Mean | $62,060 | −28.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $62,590 goes as far as $66,373 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,373US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,590 a year, 27.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,680 to $73,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 13 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $62,590, or $30.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $86,380, so pay in North Carolina is 27.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Carolina earns more than $73,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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