Subway and Streetcar Operators
Is subway and streetcar operators a good career?
It scores 20/100 and ranks #305 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Pays well above the U.S. median wage ($86,380 vs $61,390)
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- No notable tradeoffs stand out in the wage and projection data.
What subway and streetcar operators earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. subway and streetcar operators earn between $61,980 and $90,140 a year.
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Live subway and streetcar operators jobs
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- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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How much do subway and streetcar operators make?
The national median wage is $86,380 a year, with the middle half earning between $61,980 and $90,140 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is subway and streetcar operators a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 20 of 100 and ranks #305 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +3.4% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a subway and streetcar operator?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent.
Where do subway and streetcar operators earn the most?
Among states, Maryland pays the highest median ($92,420). Local pay for every state and metro is below.