Subway and Streetcar Operators pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,990 or more. The middle half of subway and streetcar operators in Virginia Beach earn between $47,500 and $61,990.
- $38K10th
- $48K25th
- $62KMedian
- $62K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,010 | $4,584 | $26.45 |
| Median | $61,980 | $5,165 | $29.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,500 | $3,958 | $22.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,990 | $5,166 | $29.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Subway and Streetcar Operators pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Subway and streetcar operators in Virginia Beach earn 6% less than the Virginia average ($58,480) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($77,170). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $86,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $55,010 | $61,980 | $38,470 | $61,990 | 70 |
| Virginia | $58,480 | $61,970 | $47,200 | $72,290 | n/a |
| United States | $77,170 | $86,380 | $55,180 | $90,140 | 10,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Subway and Streetcar Operators salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $55,010, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $44,032 a year, or $3,669 a month and $1,694 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $44,694 | $3,725 |
| Working in VA | $44,032 | $3,669 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for subway and streetcar operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $55,010 buys what about $56,166 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$80,530
- New York, NY$89,750
- Atlanta, GA$56,270
- St. Louis, MO$58,660
- Minneapolis, MN$68,140
- San Diego, CA$67,700
Highest-paying cities for subway and streetcar operators
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,750).
- New York, NY$89,750
- Baltimore, MD$80,530
- Seattle, WA$78,220
- Minneapolis, MN$68,140
- San Diego, CA$67,700
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Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do subway and streetcar operators make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$26.45 an hour on average, and $29.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level subway and streetcar operators salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the subway and streetcar operators take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $44,032 a year ($3,669 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,010.
Do subway and streetcar operators earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-4041; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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