How much does a taxi driver make in Kentucky?
$33,850a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in Kentucky. That is $16.27 an hour or $2,821 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.27
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,290Median: $33,850Highest 10%: $44,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,290 | $13.60 | |
| 25th | $28,670 | $13.78 | |
| Median | $33,850 | $16.27 | |
| 75th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| 90th | $44,960 | $21.62 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for taxi drivers.
| 16. Minnesota | $35,710 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $35,480 |
| 18. Massachusetts | $35,270 |
| 19. Kentucky | $33,850 |
| 20. Georgia | $33,430 |
| 21. Virginia | $28,490 |
| 22. Florida | $28,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $16.27 ($33,850 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $33,850 against $42,100 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for taxi driver pay?
Kentucky ranks 19 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.