DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
53-4041 Subway and Streetcar Operators
Occupational Description:
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U S | 10,730 | 1,384 | $31.36/hr | $1.60/hr | $18.95/hr | $25.54/hr | $33.37/hr | $38.61/hr | $41.73/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 14,020 | $18.13/hr | -6.6% |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | 6,250 | $24.30/hr | -9.0% |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 1,610 | $23.73/hr | 6.5% |
| Couriers and Messengers | 660 | $16.21/hr | -5.7% |
| Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 60 | $23.43/hr | -1.9% |
Tasks for Subway and Streetcar Operators
- Drives rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated suburban train, or electric powered streetcar to transport passengers.
- Opens and closes doors of train or streetcar to allow passengers to enter or leave vehicle.
- Answers questions from passengers concerning fares, schedules, and routings.
- Collects fares from passengers and issues change and transfers.
- Records readings of coin receptor at beginning and end of shift to verify amount of money received during shift.
