Taxi Drivers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $27,360 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.15
10th percentile $27,270
90th percentile $35,560
Employed locally 780
National median $36,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,270
    25th
    $27,280
    50th (median)
    $27,360
    75th
    $27,370
    90th
    $35,560

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Taxi Drivers salary vs area income 37% Median Taxi Drivers salary is 63% 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
    Florida $27,360
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $26,290

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,710
    Light Truck Drivers$41,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Taxi Drivers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Taxi Drivers in Miami, FL is $13.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.09 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Taxi Drivers salaries?

    The median Taxi Drivers salary in Miami, FL is 24.5% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Taxi Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,270 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,280.