The salary statistics of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare taxi driver and chauffeurs salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $32,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $41,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) taxi drivers and chauffeurs is $41,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid taxi drivers and chauffeurs is $20,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $26,550 | 3.05% | 9.94% |
| 2017 | $25,740 | -0.12% | - |
| 2016 | $25,770 | 2.33% | - |
| 2015 | $25,170 | 4.09% | - |
| 2014 | $24,140 | 3.02% | - |
| 2013 | $23,410 | -2.14% | - |
| 2012 | $23,910 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].