Subway and Streetcar Operators
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.
- O*NET-SOC code
53-4041.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$86,380
Employment, U.S.10,200
Median hourly wage$41.53
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $55,180 | $61,980 | $86,380 | $90,140 | $90,140 |
By state (13)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 900 | $78,680 | 0.75 |
| Florida | 130 | $72,860 | 0.20 |
| Georgia | 300 | $59,570 | 0.93 |
| Maryland | 480 | $92,420 | 2.65 |
| Michigan | 40 | $41,710 | 0.13 |
| Minnesota | 140 | $65,410 | 0.70 |
| Missouri | 70 | $53,030 | 0.37 |
| New Jersey | 140 | $68,970 | 0.50 |
| North Carolina | 110 | $62,590 | 0.33 |
| Texas | 240 | $58,780 | 0.26 |
| Utah | 970 | $58,620 | 8.48 |
| Virginia | $61,970 | ||
| Washington | 320 | $77,020 | 1.36 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locomotive Engineers | 1-2 | 0.967 |
| 2 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1-2 | 0.964 |
| 3 | Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1-2 | 0.963 |
| 4 | Bus Drivers, School | 1-2 | 0.963 |
| 5 | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 1-2 | 0.962 |
| 6 | Commercial Pilots | 3 | 0.957 |
| 7 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 4 | 0.952 |
| 8 | Bridge and Lock Tenders | 1-2 | 0.951 |
| 9 | Motorboat Operators | 1-2 | 0.943 |
| 10 | Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 1-2 | 0.942 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Subway and Streetcar Operators, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Engineers | Monitoring | 0.88 | 0.967 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Troubleshooting | 0.76 | 0.964 |
| Hoist and Winch Operators | Coordination | 1.00 | 0.921 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | Coordination | 1.12 | 0.918 |
| Firefighters | Coordination | 1.62 | 0.915 |
| Segmental Pavers | Coordination | 1.37 | 0.911 |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Quality Control Analysis | 1.00 | 0.910 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | Coordination | 0.87 | 0.900 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Operations Monitoring | 0.87 | 0.898 |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | Quality Control Analysis | 1.12 | 0.898 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Subway and Streetcar Operators, excluding software Subway and Streetcar Operators already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Route mapping software | 4 of 20 | 26.4x |
| Microsoft Windows | 8 of 20 | 1.5x |
| Inventory tracking software | 3 of 20 | 3.1x |
| Microsoft Outlook | 12 of 20 | 0.9x |
| Web browser software | 5 of 20 | 0.5x |
| Microsoft Excel | 15 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Microsoft Word | 11 of 20 | 0.6x |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | 4 of 20 | 0.3x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 3.75 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.38 | 2.75 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.38 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 4.38 | 4.62 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.91 | 3.59 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.66 | 4.05 |
| English Language | 3.19 | 2.81 |
| Education and Training | 2.78 | 2.65 |
| Telecommunications | 2.60 | 1.67 |
| Mechanical | 2.57 | 1.98 |
| Administration and Management | 2.51 | 2.10 |
| Law and Government | 2.32 | 2.32 |
| Psychology | 2.24 | 2.16 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.19 | 1.83 |
| Communications and Media | 2.12 | 1.83 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.02 | 1.52 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.99 | 1.46 |
| Mathematics | 1.91 | 1.28 |
| Administrative | 1.79 | 0.88 |
| Foreign Language | 1.76 | 1.15 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.74 | 1.02 |
| Geography | 1.69 | 1.09 |
| Physics | 1.68 | 1.15 |
| Production and Processing | 1.56 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.46 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.42 | not rated |
| Design | 1.40 | not rated |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.39 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.29 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.28 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.24 | not rated |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.24 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.23 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.17 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.10 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 4.12 | 4.00 |
| Reaction Time | 3.88 | 4.38 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Auditory Attention | 3.75 | 3.62 |
| Far Vision | 3.75 | 3.62 |
| Rate Control | 3.75 | 3.25 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.75 | 3.12 |
| Near Vision | 3.75 | 3.00 |
| Response Orientation | 3.62 | 3.62 |
| Oral Expression | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Selective Attention | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.62 | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Time Sharing | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Visualization | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Sound Localization | 2.75 | 3.25 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Written Expression | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Night Vision | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Number Facility | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.62 | 1.88 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Static Strength | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Memorization | 2.12 | 2.62 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Stamina | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Office software hot
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,950 | 6.34 | $90,140 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 320 | 2.31 | $77,020 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 200 | 2.01 | $60,970 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 150 | 1.70 | $84,350 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 270 | 1.44 | $59,570 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 130 | 1.02 | $69,680 |