Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $75,660 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.38
10th percentile $59,890
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 150
National median $84,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,890
    25th
    $59,890
    50th (median)
    $75,660
    75th
    $75,660
    90th
    $75,660

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Subway and Streetcar Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary is 26% 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
    Washington $86,750
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,750
    Massachusetts $84,820
    Maryland $82,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $81,290

    Nearby metros — Subway and Streetcar Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $76,770

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,480
    Light Truck Drivers$43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators in San Diego, CA is $36.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in San Diego, CA is 10.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Subway and Streetcar Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,890 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,890.