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Subway and Streetcar Operators

Median Salary
84,270
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$53,680

10%

$84,270

Median

$85,540

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    86%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    8%

  • Some college

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Railroad and Railway Transportation

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Transportation
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.