Taxi Drivers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,600 or more. The middle half of taxi drivers in San Juan earn between $31,600 and $36,100.
- $25K10th
- $32K25th
- $36KMedian
- $36K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,220 | $2,768 | $15.97 |
| Median | $35,600 | $2,967 | $17.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,600 | $2,633 | $15.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,100 | $3,008 | $17.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Taxi Drivers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Taxi drivers in San Juan earn 5% more than the Puerto Rico average ($31,680) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($49,930). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $42,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $33,220 | $35,600 | $24,720 | $41,600 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $31,680 | $31,620 | $21,840 | $41,600 | 50 |
| United States | $49,930 | $42,100 | $34,650 | $75,800 | 41,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for taxi drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Taxi Drivers salary in nearby metro areas
- Orlando, FL$32,800
- Philadelphia, PA$38,220
- Boston, MA$35,560
- Chicago, IL$38,160
- Milwaukee, WI$29,280
- Kansas City, MO$36,780
Highest-paying cities for taxi drivers
Las Vegas, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,410).
- Las Vegas, NV$52,410
- Philadelphia, PA$38,220
- Chicago, IL$38,160
- Kansas City, MO$36,780
- Boston, MA$35,560
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Taxi Drivers salary in San Juan: questions
How much do taxi drivers make an hour in San Juan?
$15.97 an hour on average, and $17.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level taxi drivers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do taxi drivers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% less than the U.S. average for this job ($49,930).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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