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Taxi Drivers In Demand

General Information

Description

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

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit51.61%
  2. Self-employed44.71%
  3. Private, not for profit1.60%
  4. State and local government1.36%
  5. Federal government0.27%

Industry areas

  • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+14%
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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of taxi drivers, shuttle drivers, and chauffeurs is projected to grow 14 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 55,400 openings for taxi drivers, shuttle drivers, and chauffeurs are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$30,670

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$19,590
$41,600
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Education & Interests

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.