Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $58,500 -31% vs national
Median hourly $28.13
10th percentile $43,840
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 230
National median $84,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,840
    25th
    $58,500
    50th (median)
    $58,500
    75th
    $58,500
    90th
    $58,500

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Subway and Streetcar Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Subway and Streetcar Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $87,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,750
    Washington $86,750
    Massachusetts $84,820
    Maryland $82,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $81,290

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,220
    Light Truck Drivers$44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Subway and Streetcar Operators make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators in Atlanta, GA is $28.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.64 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Subway and Streetcar Operators salaries?

    The median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in Atlanta, GA is 31% below the national median of $84,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Subway and Streetcar Operators in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Subway and Streetcar Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,840 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,500.