How much does a taxi driver make in Las Vegas?
$44,800a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $21.54 an hour or $3,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.54
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 2,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,710Median: $44,800Highest 10%: $76,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,710 | $16.21 | |
| 25th | $39,170 | $18.83 | |
| Median | $44,800 | $21.54 | |
| 75th | $65,670 | $31.57 | |
| 90th | $76,610 | $36.83 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $204,300 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $155,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $131,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,300 |
| Bus Driver | $90,460 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $77,810 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $61,350 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $59,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $21.54 ($44,800 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
Yes: $44,800 against $42,100 nationally, 6% more.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $44,800, so Las Vegas pays 0% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for taxi driver pay?
1 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,610 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.