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53-3054

Taxi Drivers

Role Overview

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter. Excludes “Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs” (53-3053).

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Nevada $49,090
New York $40,630
California $38,500
Minnesota $36,860
Missouri $36,650
New Jersey $36,460
Oregon $35,740
Texas $35,610
Maryland $34,930
North Carolina $34,790
Maine $33,720
Nebraska $33,480
New Hampshire $33,400
Massachusetts $31,950
Arizona $31,340

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What is the job outlook for this career?

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How does salary vary by state?

See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$36,220

Projected Growth (10yr)

+11.1%

Avg. annual openings

22.6k

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