Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Subway and Streetcar Operatorss in the United States earn a median salary of $84,830/year ($40.78/hr). Salaries range from $52,260 to $87,940 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$52K
10th percentile
$60K
25th percentile
$85K
Median
$88K
75th percentile
$88K
90th percentile
Subway and Streetcar Operators salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $87K | $41.71/hr | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $85K | $40.78/hr | 820 |
| Maryland | $83K | $39.71/hr | 520 |
| California | $77K | $36.91/hr | 760 |
| New Jersey | $69K | $33.16/hr | 160 |
| Minnesota | $68K | $32.6/hr | 130 |
| Georgia | $59K | $28.13/hr | 260 |
| Texas | $57K | $27.5/hr | 230 |
| Utah | $57K | $27.5/hr | 900 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $88K | 3,960 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87K | 170 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $81K | 160 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76K | 150 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $68K | 120 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $59K | 230 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $57K | 200 |