Taxi Drivers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $31,200 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $36,690
Employed locally 50
National median $36,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $34,040
    90th
    $36,690

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Taxi Drivers salary vs area income 36% Median Taxi Drivers salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Taxi Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $49,140
    Nevada $49,090
    New York $40,630
    California $38,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,500
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,020

    Nearby metros — Taxi Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, NY $34,330

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,940
    Light Truck Drivers $42,590
    Bus Drivers, School $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Taxi Drivers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Taxi Drivers in Albany, NY is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.64 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Taxi Drivers salaries?

    The median Taxi Drivers salary in Albany, NY is 13.9% below the national median of $36,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Taxi Drivers in Albany?

    Entry-level Taxi Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.