Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $87,940 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.28
10th percentile $87,940
90th percentile $87,940
Employed locally 3,960
National median $84,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,940
    25th
    $87,940
    50th (median)
    $87,940
    75th
    $87,940
    90th
    $87,940

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Subway and Streetcar Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Subway and Streetcar Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $86,750
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,750
    Massachusetts $84,820
    Maryland $82,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $81,290
    California $76,770

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,220
    Light Truck Drivers$46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators in New York, NY-NJ is $42.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 3.7% above 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 New York?

    Entry-level Subway and Streetcar Operators (10th percentile) earn around $87,940 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,940.