Colorado Median
$43,490
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $42,100
State Rank
#3 of 24
60 employed here
How much does a Taxi Driver make in Colorado?
Taxi Drivers in Colorado take home a median of $43,490 annually — roughly $20.91 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $42,100.
Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $36,980 while the top 10% make $69,030 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,580 and $45,360 a year.
Taxi Driver salary range in Colorado
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,980 | $17.78 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,580 | $18.55 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $43,490 | $20.91 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $45,360 | $21.81 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $69,030 | $33.19 |
|
How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 3rd out of 24 states and territories for Taxi Driver pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Taxi Driver salary in other states
Texas $48,740Nevada $44,800New York $41,570New Hampshire $41,510California $39,260Missouri $37,560Oregon $37,120Maine $36,960North Carolina $36,950Maryland $36,900Illinois $36,770Michigan $36,670Utah $36,390Arizona $36,120Minnesota $35,710Pennsylvania $35,480Massachusetts $35,270Kentucky $33,850Georgia $33,430Virginia $28,490Florida $28,060Wisconsin $27,820Kansas $26,970
Working as a Taxi Driver in Colorado
Nationally, about 41,000 people work as Taxi Drivers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($43,490) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Taxi Driver make in Colorado?
The median Taxi Driver salary in Colorado is $43,490 per year, or about $20.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,980 at the entry level to $69,030 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Taxi Drivers about 3% more than the national median of $42,100. Colorado ranks 3rd out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Taxi Drivers?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $43,490 a year. About 60 Taxi Drivers are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.