How much does a taxi driver make in Orlando?
$31,980a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $15.38 an hour or $2,665 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.38
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,130Median: $31,980Highest 10%: $36,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,130 | $13.04 | |
| 25th | $27,130 | $13.04 | |
| Median | $31,980 | $15.38 | |
| 75th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 90th | $36,350 | $17.48 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Orlando
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $147,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $117,800 |
| Captain | $79,720 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $77,790 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,880 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $60,880 |
| Flight Attendant | $59,400 |
| Pump Operator | $53,930 |
| Traffic Technician | $52,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Orlando?
The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $15.38 ($31,980 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Orlando than the national average?
No: $31,980 against $42,100 nationally, 24% less.
How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $28,060, so Orlando pays 14% more.
Where does Orlando rank for taxi driver pay?
8 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,350 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.