Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for subway and streetcar operators is $86,380 a year. By state, it ranges from $41,710 in Michigan to $92,420 in Maryland.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $55,180
- 25th percentile
- $61,980
- Median
- $86,380
- 75th percentile
- $90,140
- Top 10%
- $90,140
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 10,200 jobs.
Median pay in 13 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $92,420 | +7% | $64,830 | $92,420 | 480 |
| 2 | California | $78,680 | −9% | $57,680 | $90,810 | 900 |
| 3 | Washington | $77,020 | −11% | $65,290 | $93,010 | 320 |
| 4 | Florida | $72,860 | −16% | $45,760 | $72,860 | 130 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $68,970 | −20% | $65,600 | $74,640 | 140 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $65,410 | −24% | $65,410 | $69,680 | 140 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $62,590 | −28% | $46,680 | $73,710 | 110 |
| 8 | Virginia | $61,970 | −28% | $47,200 | $72,290 | Not published |
| 9 | Georgia | $59,570 | −31% | $44,630 | $59,570 | 300 |
| 10 | Texas | $58,780 | −32% | $46,570 | $58,780 | 240 |
| 11 | Utah | $58,620 | −32% | $53,560 | $61,020 | 970 |
| 12 | Missouri | $53,030 | −39% | $37,990 | $63,030 | 70 |
| 13 | Michigan | $41,710 | −52% | $34,580 | $59,430 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Subway and Streetcar Operators salary questions
Which state pays subway and streetcar operators the most?
Maryland, with a median of $92,420 a year (+7% vs. the national median of $86,380). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays subway and streetcar operators the least?
Michigan, with a median of $41,710 a year (−52% vs. national).
Where do most subway and streetcar operators work?
Utah has the most jobs, about 970, with a median of $58,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.