Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $57,200 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.50
10th percentile $49,350
90th percentile $57,200
Employed locally 200
National median $84,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,350
    25th
    $49,350
    50th (median)
    $57,200
    75th
    $57,200
    90th
    $57,200

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Subway and Streetcar Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary is 29% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,240
    Light Truck Drivers$43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators in Houston, TX is $27.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in Houston, TX is 32.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Subway and Streetcar Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,350 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,350.