Subway and Streetcar Operators
Wages & Outlook
Wages
Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The operator's experience and level of responsibility may also affect wages. Operators who belong to a union usually receive higher wages than non-union workers.
Subway and streetcar operators who work full time generally receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
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Employment
Information on the number of subway and streetcar operators working in Minnesota is not available.
Major employers:
- Local and suburban transportation companies
Outlook
Employment of subway and streetcar operators is expected to increase. This is because more commuter and light-rail transportation systems are being proposed around the country. Job opportunities will be best in cities where the construction of commuter and light-rail transit systems is underway.
Job openings will occur as current workers retire or leave this occupation for other reasons. Competition for these jobs is keen. Many applicants qualify because a high school education is adequate background. Because the pay is good, the work is steady, and the occupation is very small, there will be more applicants than openings.
| Employment | Employment Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2020 | Number | Percent | |
| U S | 6,500 | 7,100 | 600 | 9.2% |
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Minnesota Department of Education.
