The salary statistics of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare taxi driver and chauffeurs salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,480 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $28,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $33,880 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of accommodation and food services. 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 $33,880. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid taxi drivers and chauffeurs is $18,480.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $23,820 | 2.81% | 8.94% |
| 2017 | $23,150 | 2.76% | - |
| 2016 | $22,510 | 0.62% | - |
| 2015 | $22,370 | 1.61% | - |
| 2014 | $22,010 | 1.64% | - |
| 2013 | $21,650 | -0.18% | - |
| 2012 | $21,690 | - | - |
The average salaries of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in two industries in the accommodation and food services sector are shown below. For detailed taxi driver and chauffeurs salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].