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Subway and Streetcar Operators

Role Overview

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

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Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Washington $86,750
Massachusetts $84,820
Maryland $82,590
California $76,770
New Jersey $68,960
Minnesota $67,810
Georgia $58,500
Texas $57,200
Utah $57,200

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$84,830

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.4%

Avg. annual openings

0.9k

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