How much does a taxi driver make in Michigan?
$36,670a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in Michigan. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,660Median: $36,670Highest 10%: $42,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,660 | $15.22 | |
| 25th | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| Median | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 90th | $42,650 | $20.50 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for taxi drivers.
| 10. North Carolina | $36,950 |
| 11. Maryland | $36,900 |
| 12. Illinois | $36,770 |
| 13. Michigan | $36,670 |
| 14. Utah | $36,390 |
| 15. Arizona | $36,120 |
| 16. Minnesota | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $17.63 ($36,670 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $36,670 against $42,100 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Michigan rank for taxi driver pay?
Michigan ranks 13 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.