Taxi Drivers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for taxi driverss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $52,280 | $44,800 | $25 | +4.7% | 2,980 |
| 2 | Texas | $49,450 | $48,740 | $24 | -1% | 460 |
| 3 | Colorado | $44,720 | $43,490 | $22 | -10.4% | 60 |
| 4 | Arizona | $42,760 | $36,120 | $21 | -14.4% | 950 |
| 5 | Maryland | $41,810 | $36,900 | $20 | -16.3% | 50 |
| 6 | New York | $41,030 | $41,570 | $20 | -17.8% | — |
| 7 | Maine | $40,960 | $36,960 | $20 | -18% | 50 |
| 8 | Oregon | $39,160 | $37,120 | $19 | -21.6% | 240 |
| 9 | California | $39,080 | $39,260 | $19 | -21.7% | 3,880 |
| 10 | Michigan | $38,070 | $36,670 | $18 | -23.8% | 90 |
| 11 | Illinois | $37,880 | $36,770 | $18 | -24.1% | 190 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $37,460 | $36,950 | $18 | -25% | 120 |
| 13 | Georgia | $36,700 | $33,430 | $18 | -26.5% | 120 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $36,630 | $41,510 | $18 | -26.6% | 80 |
| 15 | Virginia | $36,320 | $28,490 | $17 | -27.3% | 190 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $35,330 | $35,710 | $17 | -29.2% | 150 |
| 17 | Missouri | $35,220 | $37,560 | $17 | -29.5% | 200 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $35,170 | $35,270 | $17 | -29.6% | — |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $35,050 | $35,480 | $17 | -29.8% | 210 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $34,240 | $33,850 | $16 | -31.4% | 150 |
| 21 | Utah | $33,680 | $36,390 | $16 | -32.5% | 110 |
| 22 | Florida | $29,580 | $28,060 | $14 | -40.8% | 860 |
| 23 | Kansas | $29,550 | $26,970 | $14 | -40.8% | 60 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $28,670 | $27,820 | $14 | -42.6% | 880 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 14 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $44,800 | $52,410 | 2,960 |
| 2 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $38,020 | $36,780 | 130 |
| 3 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $37,420 | $38,220 | 150 |
| 4 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,770 | $38,160 | 150 |
| 5 | East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35,670 | $34,920 | 60 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $35,290 | $35,560 | 230 |
| 7 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $35,000 | $34,500 | 100 |
| 8 | Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $34,870 | $34,870 | 60 |
| 9 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $31,980 | $32,800 | 60 |
| 10 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $28,530 | $29,280 | 140 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing taxi driverss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $42,100 | $50,000 | 40,880 |
| 2 | Taxi and Limousine Service | $42,100 | $50,070 | 40,610 |
| 3 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $42,100 | $49,930 | 41,050 |
| 4 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $42,100 | $49,950 | 41,010 |
| 5 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $42,100 | $49,990 | 40,890 |
| 6 | Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $37,570 | $39,010 | 260 |
| 7 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $30,880 | $29,940 | 40 |
| 8 | Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $30,880 | $29,940 | 40 |
| 9 | Ambulance Services | $30,880 | $29,940 | 40 |
| 10 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $30,880 | $33,250 | 60 |
| 11 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $28,600 | $30,360 | 30 |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $28,600 | $30,420 | 40 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do taxi drivers make in the U.S.?
The median taxi drivers salary in the United States is $42,100 per year (mean $49,930), and about 80% earn between $34,650 and $75,800.
How much do taxi drivers make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,930 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays taxi drivers the most?
Nevada has the highest average pay for taxi drivers at $52,280 per year (median $44,800).
What is the job outlook for taxi drivers?
Employment is projected to change +11.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 22,600 openings per year.