Subway and Streetcar Operators — Job Outlook

Employment of subway and streetcar operators is projected to grow +3.4% from 2024 to 2034. This is about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 900 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $84,830 as of the latest data. About 9,200 people were employed in this role.