Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Taxi drivers (SOC 53-3054) employed 41,050 people in May 2025. The median pay is $42,100 a year ($20.24 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,650 and the highest-paid 10% more than $75,800. BLS projects its employment to change by +11.5% between 2025 and 2035 (about 20,400 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: No formal educational credential.
Highest median pay: Texas ($48,740), Nevada ($44,800), Colorado ($43,490). Most jobs: California (3,880), Nevada (2,980), Arizona (950).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,650 | $16.66 |
| 25th percentile | $37,790 | $18.17 |
| Median | $42,100 | $20.24 |
| Mean | $49,930 | $24.00 |
| 75th percentile | $60,960 | $29.31 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $75,800 | $36.44 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 204,200 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 227,700 |
| Change in jobs | 23,500 |
| Percent change | +11.5% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 20,400 |
| Self-employed share | 86.5% |
| Typical entry education | No formal educational credential |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Short-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 950 | 1.11 | $36,120 | $34,580 | $54,960 | -14% | 56% |
| California | 3,880 | 0.81 | $39,260 | $39,050 | $39,260 | -7% | 64% |
| Colorado | 60 | 0.08 | $43,490 | $36,980 | $69,030 | +3% | 50% |
| Florida | 860 | 0.33 | $28,060 | $28,020 | $36,190 | -33% | 77% |
| Georgia | 120 | 0.09 | $33,430 | $29,360 | $48,690 | -21% | 54% |
| Illinois | 190 | 0.12 | $36,770 | $31,200 | $44,390 | -13% | 43% |
| Kansas | 60 | 0.15 | $26,970 | $20,640 | $41,600 | -36% | 48% |
| Kentucky | 150 | 0.28 | $33,850 | $28,290 | $44,960 | -20% | 35% |
| Maine | 50 | 0.28 | $36,960 | $34,380 | $47,570 | -12% | 39% |
| Maryland | 50 | 0.07 | $36,900 | $32,820 | $64,790 | -12% | 56% |
| Michigan | 90 | 0.07 | $36,670 | $31,660 | $42,650 | -13% | 38% |
| Minnesota | 150 | 0.20 | $35,710 | $30,250 | $39,430 | -15% | 43% |
| Missouri | 200 | 0.26 | $37,560 | $28,600 | $38,020 | -11% | 34% |
| Nevada | 2,980 | 7.26 | $44,800 | $33,710 | $76,610 | +6% | 46% |
| New Hampshire | 80 | 0.42 | $41,510 | $27,650 | $41,600 | -1% | 45% |
| North Carolina | 120 | 0.09 | $36,950 | $31,410 | $43,390 | -12% | 43% |
| Oregon | 240 | 0.47 | $37,120 | $30,790 | $53,920 | -12% | 52% |
| Pennsylvania | 210 | 0.13 | $35,480 | $26,470 | $45,750 | -16% | 42% |
| Texas | 460 | 0.12 | $48,740 | $33,300 | $60,470 | +16% | 36% |
| Utah | 110 | 0.23 | $36,390 | $24,600 | $41,250 | -14% | 53% |
| Virginia | 190 | 0.18 | $28,490 | $26,270 | $60,070 | -32% | 69% |
| Wisconsin | 880 | 1.13 | $27,820 | $23,600 | $36,210 | -34% | 49% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 2,960 | $44,800 | $33,710 | $76,610 | 9.85 |
The median is $42,100 a year ($20.24 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $34,650 and the highest-paid tenth over $75,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
41,050 in May 2025, and BLS projects +11.5% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: No formal educational credential (BLS).
Texas, with a median of $48,740 (among states with published figures).