How much does a taxi driver make in Texas?
$48,740a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in Texas. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.43
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,300Median: $48,740Highest 10%: $60,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,300 | $16.01 | |
| 25th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 75th | $60,470 | $29.07 | |
| 90th | $60,470 | $29.07 |
Cities in Texas
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.43 ($48,740 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $48,740 against $42,100 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Texas rank for taxi driver pay?
Texas ranks 1 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.