Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $86,750 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.71
10th percentile $63,250
90th percentile $86,750
Employed locally 170
National median $84,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,250
    25th
    $86,290
    50th (median)
    $86,750
    75th
    $86,750
    90th
    $86,750

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Subway and Streetcar Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary is 23% 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
    Massachusetts $84,820
    Maryland $82,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $81,290
    California $76,770

    Nearby metros — Subway and Streetcar Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $87,940
    Washington $86,750

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$69,290
    Light Truck Drivers$48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators in Seattle, WA is $41.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 2.3% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Subway and Streetcar Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,250 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,290.