Taxi Drivers

Median salary

$42,100

Average salary

$49,930

Employment

41,050

Projected growth

11.1% growth

Annual openings

22,600

Typical entry education

No formal educational credential

What Taxi Drivers Do

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

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Career Outlook

National employment outlook, 2024–2034.

Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training
Self-employed: 91.5%

Source: BLS Employment Projections — 2024-2034.

How Much Preparation Does This Take?

Job Zone 2 of 5

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Experience: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.
Education: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Job training: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Source: O*NET Job Zones.

Software & Technologies

Tools and software used in this occupation, per O*NET.

Hot Technologies

Other Software Used

Actsoft Comet Tracker
Digital Dispatch
Easy Dispatch
EventHelix WebTaxi
GPC Autocab
Mobile Knowledge Cabmate
PC Dispatch
Penchant Software dispatchOffice

Work Style

Personal work characteristics that matter most for this occupation, per O*NET.

Dependability
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Cautiousness
Self-Control
Cooperation
Social Orientation

Career Interests

This occupation’s RIASEC interest profile, per O*NET — how strongly it fits each of the six Holland interest types.

RealisticHigh
ConventionalMedium
SocialLow
EnterprisingLow
InvestigativeLow
ArtisticLow

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