Taxi Drivers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $28,070 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.50
10th percentile $22,770
90th percentile $34,180
Employed locally 130
National median $36,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,770
    25th
    $23,730
    50th (median)
    $28,070
    75th
    $31,240
    90th
    $34,180

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $35,750
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,540
    Madison, WI $28,310
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $27,920
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $25,940
    Wisconsin $25,420

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Taxi Drivers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Taxi Drivers in Milwaukee, WI is $13.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.13 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Taxi Drivers salaries?

    The median Taxi Drivers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 22.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Taxi Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $22,770 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,730.