How much does a taxi driver make in Philadelphia?
$37,420a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $17.99 an hour or $3,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.99
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,770Median: $37,420Highest 10%: $48,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,770 | $15.27 | |
| 25th | $31,770 | $15.27 | |
| Median | $37,420 | $17.99 | |
| 75th | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| 90th | $48,150 | $23.15 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $198,600 |
| Airline Pilot | $180,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $158,700 |
| Captain | $103,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $81,950 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $80,820 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,010 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,820 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $61,630 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $59,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $17.99 ($37,420 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $37,420 against $42,100 nationally, 11% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $35,480, so Philadelphia pays 5% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for taxi driver pay?
3 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,150 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.