How much does a taxi driver make in Minnesota?
$35,710a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in Minnesota. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.17
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,250Median: $35,710Highest 10%: $39,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,250 | $14.54 | |
| 25th | $30,860 | $14.84 | |
| Median | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| 75th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 90th | $39,430 | $18.96 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $35,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $27,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for taxi drivers.
| 13. Michigan | $36,670 |
| 14. Utah | $36,390 |
| 15. Arizona | $36,120 |
| 16. Minnesota | $35,710 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $35,480 |
| 18. Massachusetts | $35,270 |
| 19. Kentucky | $33,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $17.17 ($35,710 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $35,710 against $42,100 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for taxi driver pay?
Minnesota ranks 16 of 24 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays taxi drivers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $35,000 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.