Subway and Streetcar Operators pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,140 or more. The middle half of subway and streetcar operators in New York earn between $90,140 and $90,140.
- $90K10th
- $90K25th
- $90KMedian
- $90K75th
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median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,750 | $7,479 | $43.15 |
| Median | $90,140 | $7,512 | $43.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,140 | $7,512 | $43.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,140 | $7,512 | $43.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Subway and Streetcar Operators pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Subway and streetcar operators in New York earn 16% more than the U.S. average ($77,170). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $86,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $89,750 | $90,140 | $90,140 | $90,140 | 3,950 |
| United States | $77,170 | $86,380 | $55,180 | $90,140 | 10,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Subway and Streetcar Operators salary after taxes in New York
On the average salary of $89,750, a single filer in New York takes home about $67,632 a year, or $5,636 a month and $2,601 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $68,442 | $5,704 |
| Working in NY | $67,632 | $5,636 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for subway and streetcar operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $89,750 buys what about $79,733 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$80,530
- Virginia Beach, VA$55,010
- Atlanta, GA$56,270
- St. Louis, MO$58,660
- Minneapolis, MN$68,140
- Seattle, WA$78,220
Highest-paying cities for subway and streetcar operators
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,750).
- New York, NY$89,750
- Baltimore, MD$80,530
- Seattle, WA$78,220
- Minneapolis, MN$68,140
- San Diego, CA$67,700
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Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in New York: questions
How much do subway and streetcar operators make an hour in New York?
$43.15 an hour on average, and $43.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level subway and streetcar operators salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the subway and streetcar operators take-home pay in New York?
About $67,632 a year ($5,636 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,750. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do subway and streetcar operators earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($77,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-4041; area New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.34, this job is 6.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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