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Top 11 cities for taxi drivers by average salary
| Las Vegas, NV | $52,410 |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,220 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,160 |
| Kansas City, MO | $36,780 |
| Boston, MA | $35,560 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,500 |
| San Juan, PR | $33,220 |
| Orlando, FL | $32,800 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $29,280 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,960 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $27,460 |
Map: Taxi Drivers salary by metro area
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Taxi Drivers salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 1 | $52,410 | $52,410 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $38,220 | $38,220 |
| Illinois | 1 | $38,160 | $38,160 |
| Missouri | 1 | $36,780 | $36,780 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $35,560 | $35,560 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $34,500 | $34,500 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $33,220 | $33,220 |
| Florida | 1 | $32,800 | $32,800 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $29,280 | $27,460 |
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Taxi Drivers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | $52,410 | $44,800 | $25.20 | 2,960 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,220 | $37,420 | $18.38 | 150 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,160 | $36,770 | $18.35 | 150 |
| Kansas City, MO | $36,780 | $38,020 | $17.69 | 130 |
| Boston, MA | $35,560 | $35,290 | $17.10 | 230 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,500 | $35,000 | $16.59 | 100 |
| San Juan, PR | $33,220 | $35,600 | $15.97 | 40 |
| Orlando, FL | $32,800 | $31,980 | $15.77 | 60 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $29,280 | $28,530 | $14.08 | 140 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,960 | $27,920 | $13.92 | 70 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $27,460 | $26,300 | $13.20 | 50 |
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- Bus Drivers, SchoolU.S. metro average $49,634
- Bus Drivers, Transit and IntercityU.S. metro average $62,299
- Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursU.S. metro average $40,376
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Taxi Drivers salary: questions
Where do taxi drivers make the most money?
In Las Vegas, NV, with an average of $52,410 a year, among the 11 metro areas we cover.
What is the average taxi drivers salary in the U.S.?
$47,499 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is taxi drivers pay the lowest?
Eau Claire, WI, at $27,460 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3054.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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