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Taxi Drivers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$36220	22600	11.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$36220

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

22600

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

11.1%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Detailed Work Activities

Collect fares or payment from customers.
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
Prepare accident or incident reports.
Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
Drive passenger vehicles.
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.
Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
Inspect motor vehicles.
Calculate costs of goods or services.

Tasks

Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high-traffic areas.
Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.
Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.
Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab, and turn it off when they reach the final destination.
Vacuum and clean interiors and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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