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Subway and Streetcar Operators vs. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand: Salary Comparison (2026)

Subway and Streetcar Operatorss earn a median salary of $84,830/year, while Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hands earn $38,940/year - a difference of $45,890. Subway and Streetcar Operatorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Subway and Streetcar Operators
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Median salary
$84,830
$38,940
Hourly rate
$40.78/hr
$18.72/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$52,260
$30,810
Senior level (90th %)
$87,940
$53,180
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
9,200
2,982,530
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Transportation
Transportation
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