New York Median
$41,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $42,100
State Rank
#4 of 24
state estimate
How much does a Taxi Driver make in New York?
A Taxi Driver working in New York earns a median salary of $41,570 per year, or about $19.99 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $42,100 for this occupation.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $35,470 while the top 10% make $42,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,030 and $42,100 a year.
Taxi Driver salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,470 | $17.05 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,030 | $17.32 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $41,570 | $19.99 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $42,100 | $20.24 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $42,100 | $20.24 |
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How New York compares
New York ranks 4th 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 $44,800Colorado $43,490New 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 New York
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 New York pay ($41,570) 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 New York?
The median Taxi Driver salary in New York is $41,570 per year, or about $19.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,470 at the entry level to $42,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Taxi Drivers about 1% less than the national median of $42,100. New York ranks 4th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Taxi Drivers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $41,570 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.