Subway and Streetcar Operator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A subway and streetcar operator earns a median of $86,380 a year ($41.53 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $77,170. About 10,200 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $86,380
- Gross pay
- $3,322.31
- Federal income tax
- −$391.29
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$205.98
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$48.17
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,676.86
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $86,380
- Federal
- $10,174
- FICA
- $6,608
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $69,598
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Railroad Brake: $68,840
- Crane and Tower Operator: $68,080
BLS occupation: Subway and Streetcar Operators. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-4041). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a subway and streetcar operator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $41.53; the average is $37.10.
What is the salary range for a subway and streetcar operator?
The bottom 10% earn under $55,180 and the top 10% earn over $90,140 a year.
How much is $86,380 after taxes?
About $69,598 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $64,687 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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