Texas Median
$48,740
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.43
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $42,100
State Rank
#1 of 24
460 employed here
How much does a Taxi Driver make in Texas?
Taxi Drivers in Texas take home a median of $48,740 annually — roughly $23.43 an hour — which runs 16% above the national median of $42,100.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $33,300 while the top 10% make $60,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,700 and $60,470 a year.
Taxi Driver salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,300 | $16.01 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,700 | $18.13 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $48,740 | $23.43 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $60,470 | $29.07 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,470 | $29.07 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 1st out of 24 states and territories for Taxi Driver pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Taxi Driver salary in other states
Nevada $44,800Colorado $43,490New 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 Texas
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 Texas pay ($48,740) 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 Texas?
The median Taxi Driver salary in Texas is $48,740 per year, or about $23.43 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,300 at the entry level to $60,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Taxi Drivers about 16% more than the national median of $42,100. Texas ranks 1st out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Taxi Drivers?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,740 a year. About 460 Taxi Drivers are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.