How much does a taxi driver make in Milwaukee?
$28,530a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $13.72 an hour or $2,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.72
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,250Median: $28,530Highest 10%: $35,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,250 | $11.66 | |
| 25th | $27,530 | $13.24 | |
| Median | $28,530 | $13.72 | |
| 75th | $29,000 | $13.94 | |
| 90th | $35,630 | $17.13 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $35,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $27,920 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $26,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $13.72 ($28,530 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $28,530 against $42,100 nationally, 32% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $27,820, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for taxi driver pay?
9 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,630 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.