How much does a taxi driver make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.24 an hour or $3,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.24
- Average (mean)
- $49,930
- Jobs
- 41,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| Median | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| 75th | $60,960 | $29.31 | |
| 90th | $75,800 | $36.44 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Texas | $48,740 |
| Nevada | $44,800 |
| Colorado | $43,490 |
| New York | $41,570 |
| New Hampshire | $41,510 |
| California | $39,260 |
| Missouri | $37,560 |
| Oregon | $37,120 |
| Maine | $36,960 |
| North Carolina | $36,950 |
| Maryland | $36,900 |
| Illinois | $36,770 |
| Michigan | $36,670 |
| Utah | $36,390 |
| Arizona | $36,120 |
| Minnesota | $35,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,480 |
| Massachusetts | $35,270 |
| Kentucky | $33,850 |
| Georgia | $33,430 |
| Virginia | $28,490 |
| Florida | $28,060 |
| Wisconsin | $27,820 |
| Kansas | $26,970 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $44,800 |
| Kansas City, MO | $38,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,420 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,770 |
| San Juan, PR | $35,600 |
| Boston, MA | $35,290 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $35,000 |
| Orlando, FL | $31,980 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $28,530 |
| La Crosse, WI | $27,920 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $26,300 |
In other countries
Taxi Driver belongs to the international group "Car, taxi and van drivers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.24 ($42,100 a year).
How much does a taxi driver make a month?
About $3,508 a month before tax, based on a median of $42,100 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year ($16.66 an hour); the top 10% make $75,800 or more.
Which state pays taxi drivers the most?
Texas, with a median of $48,740 a year, followed by Nevada ($44,800) and Colorado ($43,490).
Which city pays taxi drivers the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $44,800 a year.
How many taxi drivers are there in the United States?
About 41,050 people work as taxi drivers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.