Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $63,030 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $46,930
90th percentile $63,030
Employed locally 40
National median $84,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,930
    25th
    $53,030
    50th (median)
    $63,030
    75th
    $63,030
    90th
    $63,030

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Subway and Streetcar Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary is 19% 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

    Nearby metros — Subway and Streetcar Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $81,290

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,960
    Light Truck Drivers $44,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,570
    Driver/Sales Workers $39,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Subway and Streetcar Operators make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Subway and Streetcar Operators in St. Louis, MO-IL is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.31 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Subway and Streetcar Operators salaries?

    The median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 25.7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Subway and Streetcar Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,930 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,030.