Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Virginia
$37,500 / year
≈ $3,150 per month · $18.03 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Virginia · median $29,500
25th percentile
$27,500Average
$37,50075th percentile
$46,500
$27,500Average
$37,50075th percentile
$46,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Taxi Driver salary by state
Arizona$44,500
California$40,500
Colorado$46,500
Florida$30,500
Georgia$38,000
Illinois$39,000
Kansas$30,500
Kentucky$35,500
Maine$42,500
Maryland$43,500
Massachusetts$36,500
Michigan$39,500
Minnesota$36,500
Missouri$36,500
Nevada$54,000
New Hampshire$38,000
New York$42,500
North Carolina$39,000
Oregon$40,500
Pennsylvania$36,500
Texas$51,000
Utah$35,000
Virginia$37,500
Wisconsin$29,500
About this role
Taxi Driver is a professional role within the function in the Transportation and Material Moving job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Taxi Drivers do
- Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
- Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
- Complete accident reports when necessary.
- Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
- Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Taxi Driver pay by experience level
Entry level$36,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$39,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$43,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$63,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$78,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+11.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
22,600
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Taxi Driver salary by industry
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
40,880 workers
$52,000Taxi and Limousine Service
40,610 workers
$52,000Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
260 workers
$40,500Ambulatory Health Care Services
40 workers
$31,000Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
40 workers
$31,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
30 workers
$31,500Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
30 workers
$31,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Taxi Driver pays 25% below the average across 53 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $69,000).
Similar-paying roles in Transportation and Material Moving
Light Truck Driver$50,500
Bus Drivers, School$50,000
Bridge and Lock Tenders$57,500
Dredge Operator$58,000
Motorboat Operator$58,500
Careers related to Taxi Driver
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Taxi Driver make?
The average base salary for a Taxi Driver in the United States is $51,500 per year, or about $24.76 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $39,000 and $63,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?
The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $69,000 across 53 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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