How much does a taxi driver make in Massachusetts?
$35,270a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in Massachusetts. That is $16.96 an hour or $2,939 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.96
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 24
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,830Median: $35,270Highest 10%: $37,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,830 | $15.78 | |
| 25th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| Median | $35,270 | $16.96 | |
| 75th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $37,440 | $18.00 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $35,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for taxi drivers.
| 15. Arizona | $36,120 |
| 16. Minnesota | $35,710 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $35,480 |
| 18. Massachusetts | $35,270 |
| 19. Kentucky | $33,850 |
| 20. Georgia | $33,430 |
| 21. Virginia | $28,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $16.96 ($35,270 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $35,270 against $42,100 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for taxi driver pay?
Massachusetts ranks 18 of 24 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays taxi drivers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $35,290 a year.
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.