Subway and Streetcar Operators
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Subway and Streetcar Operators to increase by 3.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 10,500 to 10,900 jobs. Its estimate of 900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($86,380), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
10,500
Projected employment (2034)
10,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
900
Pay & Preparation
$86,380
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (3.88/5) • Operation and Control (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.62/5) • Speaking (3.38/5) • Monitoring (3.25/5) • Service Orientation (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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