2005 New York City Transit Strike - Average MTA Salaries

Average MTA Salaries

Bus or Subway Operator US$63,000
Subway Conductor US$54,000
Station Agent US$51,000
Cleaner US$40,000
Average MTA Worker US$52,000

NYC Transit workers are, on average, higher-paid than other New York transportation workers. Salary figures for skilled labor (e.g. electricians, carpenters, mechanics) within the Authority are comparable to those listed above. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual income for all "Transportation and Material Moving Occupations" in New York City is US$36,310 and the mean annual income in New York City is US$49,670. The figures in this table do not include pensions, which are a substantial portion of MTA employee compensation, payment of which is guaranteed by state constitution.

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