SOC 53-3054 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Taxi Drivers is $36,234 per year ($17.42/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $31,325 and $40,622 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $61,922 per year. There are approximately 17,510 taxi drivers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $13.12 | $27,290 |
| P25 | $15.06 | $31,325 |
| P50MEDIAN | $17.42 | $36,234 |
| P75 | $19.53 | $40,622 |
| P90 | $29.77 | $61,922 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Taxi Drivers is $36,234 per year ($17.42/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $31,325 and $40,622 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Taxi Drivers is $61,922 per year ($29.77/hr). The 75th percentile is $40,622 per year.
Entry-level Taxi Drivers (10th percentile) earn approximately $27,290 per year ($13.12/hr). The 25th percentile is $31,325 per year.
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