Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$84,830
↑ 32.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Subway and Streetcar Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Subway and Streetcar Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 32.9% since 2011 ($63,820 → $84,830)
🏆Peak year: 2022 at $88,260
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,830 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $84,270 | -4.5% |
| 2022 | $88,260 | +8.7% |
| 2021 | $81,180 | +16.9% |
| 2020 | $69,440 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | $67,880 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | $68,170 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $66,420 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | $64,680 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $62,360 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $62,130 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | $63,660 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $62,730 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | $63,820 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.