How much does a taxi driver make in Boston?
$35,290a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $16.97 an hour or $2,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.97
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,830Median: $35,290Highest 10%: $37,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,830 | $15.78 | |
| 25th | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| Median | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 75th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 90th | $37,440 | $18.00 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $135,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $126,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $103,400 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $98,140 |
| Material Moving Worker | $81,700 |
| Tank Car | $77,490 |
| Captain | $75,130 |
| Bus Driver | $70,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $67,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $16.97 ($35,290 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Boston than the national average?
No: $35,290 against $42,100 nationally, 16% less.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $35,270, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for taxi driver pay?
6 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,440 or more.
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.