How much does a taxi driver make in New York?
$41,570a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in New York. That is $19.99 an hour or $3,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.99
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 24
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,470Median: $41,570Highest 10%: $42,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| Median | $41,570 | $19.99 | |
| 75th | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| 90th | $42,100 | $20.24 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for taxi drivers.
| 1. Texas | $48,740 |
| 2. Nevada | $44,800 |
| 3. Colorado | $43,490 |
| 4. New York | $41,570 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $41,510 |
| 6. California | $39,260 |
| 7. Missouri | $37,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $19.99 ($41,570 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $41,570 against $42,100 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New York rank for taxi driver pay?
New York ranks 4 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.