SOC 53-3054 · May 2025 · United States
Taxi Drivers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$42,100 /year
The median wage for Taxi Drivers across the United States is $42,100 per year, measured over 41,050 jobs. The highest state median is in Texas, at $48,740.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Taxi Drivers
Pay for this occupation varies by 80.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Texas pays $48,740 and Kansas pays $26,970.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $48,740 | 460 | |
| 2 | Nevada | $44,800 | 2,980 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $43,490 | 60 | |
| 4 | New York | $41,570 | — | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $41,510 | 80 | |
| 6 | California | $39,260 | 3,880 | |
| 7 | Missouri | $37,560 | 200 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $37,120 | 240 | |
| 9 | Maine | $36,960 | 50 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | $36,950 | 120 |
States with the most Taxi Drivers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 3,880 | $39,260 | |
| 2 | Nevada | 2,980 | $44,800 | |
| 3 | Arizona | 950 | $36,120 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 880 | $27,820 | |
| 5 | Florida | 860 | $28,060 | |
| 6 | Texas | 460 | $48,740 | |
| 7 | Oregon | 240 | $37,120 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 210 | $35,480 | |
| 9 | Missouri | 200 | $37,560 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 190 | $36,770 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $44,800 | 2,960 |
| 2 | Kansas City | $38,020 | 130 |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $37,420 | 150 |
| 4 | Chicago | $36,770 | 150 |
| 5 | San Juan | $35,600 | 40 |
| 6 | Boston | $35,290 | 230 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | $35,000 | 100 |
| 8 | Orlando | $31,980 | 60 |
| 9 | Milwaukee | $28,530 | 140 |
| 10 | La Crosse | $27,920 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.