SOC 53-3054 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Taxi Drivers — New York
New York
The median wage here is $41,570 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $42,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $41,570 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $42,100. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,030 and $42,100. The lowest tenth earn under $35,470, while the highest tenth earn more than $42,100.
Among the 24 states with published data for this occupation, New York ranks 4th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 722nd of 776 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,470 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $36,030 | −14.4% |
| Median (50th) | $41,570 | −1.3% |
| 75th | $42,100 | +0.0% |
| 90th | $42,100 | +0.0% |
| Mean | $41,030 | −2.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $41,570 buys what $38,526 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,526US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,570 a year, 1.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,470 to $42,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 4th of 24 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Taxi Drivers in New York?
The median annual wage is $41,570, or $19.98 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,100, so pay in New York is 1.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New York earns more than $42,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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