Taxi Drivers
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
- O*NET-SOC code
53-3054.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$42,100
Employment, U.S.41,050
Median hourly wage$20.24
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34,650 | $37,790 | $42,100 | $60,960 | $75,800 |
By state (24)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 950 | $36,120 | 1.11 |
| California | 3,880 | $39,260 | 0.81 |
| Colorado | 60 | $43,490 | 0.08 |
| Florida | 860 | $28,060 | 0.33 |
| Georgia | 120 | $33,430 | 0.09 |
| Illinois | 190 | $36,770 | 0.12 |
| Kansas | 60 | $26,970 | 0.15 |
| Kentucky | 150 | $33,850 | 0.28 |
| Maine | 50 | $36,960 | 0.28 |
| Maryland | 50 | $36,900 | 0.07 |
| Massachusetts | $35,270 | ||
| Michigan | 90 | $36,670 | 0.07 |
| Minnesota | 150 | $35,710 | 0.20 |
| Missouri | 200 | $37,560 | 0.26 |
| Nevada | 2,980 | $44,800 | 7.26 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | $41,510 | 0.42 |
| New York | $41,570 | ||
| North Carolina | 120 | $36,950 | 0.09 |
| Oregon | 240 | $37,120 | 0.47 |
| Pennsylvania | 210 | $35,480 | 0.13 |
| Texas | 460 | $48,740 | 0.12 |
| Utah | 110 | $36,390 | 0.23 |
| Virginia | 190 | $28,490 | 0.18 |
| Wisconsin | 880 | $27,820 | 1.13 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Facebook hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- Actsoft Comet Tracker
- Digital Dispatch
- Easy Dispatch
- EventHelix WebTaxi
- GPC Autocab
- Mobile Knowledge Cabmate
- PC Dispatch
- Penchant Software dispatchOffice
- Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi
- TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite
- TranWare Enterprise Suite
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 2,960 | 9.85 | $44,800 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 140 | 0.65 | $28,530 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 130 | 0.46 | $38,020 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 230 | 0.32 | $35,290 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 100 | 0.20 | $35,000 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 150 | 0.20 | $37,420 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 150 | 0.13 | $36,770 |