Taxi Drivers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for taxi drivers in the U.S. is $42,100 ($20.24 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $42,100
- Mean annual wage
- $49,930
- Median hourly wage
- $20.24
- Employment
- 41,050
41,050 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,650 | $16.66 |
| 25th percentile | $37,790 | $18.17 |
| Median (50th) | $42,100 | $20.24 |
| 75th percentile | $60,960 | $29.31 |
| 90th percentile | $75,800 | $36.44 |
Highest-paying states for taxi drivers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $48,740 | 460 |
| Nevada | $44,800 | 2,980 |
| Colorado | $43,490 | 60 |
| New York | $41,570 | — |
| New Hampshire | $41,510 | 80 |
| California | $39,260 | 3,880 |
| Missouri | $37,560 | 200 |
| Oregon | $37,120 | 240 |
| Maine | $36,960 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $36,950 | 120 |
Lowest-paying states
- Kansas: $26,970 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $27,820 median annual wage
- Florida: $28,060 median annual wage
- Virginia: $28,490 median annual wage
- Georgia: $33,430 median annual wage
About this occupation
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 15.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 32.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.5% |
| Master's degree | 4.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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