How much does a taxi driver make in California?
$39,260a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in California. That is $18.88 an hour or $3,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.88
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 3,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,050Median: $39,260Highest 10%: $39,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,050 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| 75th | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| 90th | $39,260 | $18.88 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for taxi drivers.
| 3. Colorado | $43,490 |
| 4. New York | $41,570 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $41,510 |
| 6. California | $39,260 |
| 7. Missouri | $37,560 |
| 8. Oregon | $37,120 |
| 9. Maine | $36,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.88 ($39,260 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in California than the national average?
No: $39,260 against $42,100 nationally, 7% less.
Where does California rank for taxi driver pay?
California ranks 6 of 24 states.
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.