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SOC 53-3054·Transportation & Material Moving
Taxi Drivers
Median wage
$41,614
10-yr outlook
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Openings / year
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Workers in NY
1,950
How pay grows with experience
Taxi Drivers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $34,963 |
| Median (typical) | $41,614 |
| Experienced | $43,795 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Taxi Drivers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Finger Lakes | $33,891 |
| Capital Region | $32,240 |
| Central New York | $32,240 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Transportation & Material Moving) and pay more than a Taxi Drivers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Driver/Sales Workers$41,964 median (+$350) · +12.0% by 2032
- Airfield Operations Specialists$41,977 median (+$364)
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42,594 median (+$980)
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42,842 median (+$1,228)
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44,088 median (+$2,475) · +3.9% by 2032
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,725 median (+$3,112) · +3.5% by 2032
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