Subway and Streetcar Operators Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Subway and Streetcar Operators in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$58,780
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-32% vs US median
US median $86,380
State Rank
#10 of 13
240 employed here

How much do Subway and Streetcar Operators make in Texas?

Subway and Streetcar Operators in Texas take home a median of $58,780 annually — roughly $28.26 an hour — which runs 32% below the national median of $86,380.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $46,570 while the top 10% make $58,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,710 and $58,780 a year.

Subway and Streetcar Operators salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,570$22.39
25th percentile (early career)$50,710$24.38
50th percentile (median)$58,780$28.26
75th percentile (experienced)$58,780$28.26
90th percentile (top earners)$58,780$28.26

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 10th out of 13 states and territories for Subway and Streetcar Operators pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Maryland$92,420
2California$78,680
3Washington$77,020
4Florida$72,860
5New Jersey$68,970

Working as Subway and Streetcar Operators in Texas

Nationally, about 10,000 people work as Subway and Streetcar Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($58,780) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Subway and Streetcar Operators make in Texas?
The median Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in Texas is $58,780 per year, or about $28.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,570 at the entry level to $58,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Subway and Streetcar Operators about 32% less than the national median of $86,380. Texas ranks 10th out of 13 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Subway and Streetcar Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $58,780 a year. About 240 Subway and Streetcar Operators are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.