Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary in New Jersey

Subway and Streetcar Operatorss in New Jersey have a median annual salary of $68,970, which works out to about $33.16 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $65,630 to $73,550, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Subway and Streetcar Operators pay in New Jersey at a glance

Median annual salary

$68,970

Median hourly wage

$33.16/hr

Average annual salary

$70,650

Average hourly wage

$33.97/hr

25th percentile

$65,630

75th percentile

$73,550

10th percentile

$65,600

90th percentile

$74,640

People employed

140

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid subway and streetcar operators roles in New Jersey.

10th percentile
$65,600
25th percentile
$65,630
Median percentile
$68,970
75th percentile
$73,550
90th percentile
$74,640

New Jersey vs U.S. salary

The median salary for subway and streetcar operators roles in New Jersey is about 20.2% below the U.S. median of $86,380 for the same occupation.

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How much does a subway and streetcar operators make in New Jersey?

Half of subway and streetcar operators roles in New Jersey report earning more than $68,970 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $70,650 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $65,630 and a quarter are above $73,550, so most subway and streetcar operators pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect subway and streetcar operators pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.