Taxi Drivers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $31,340 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.07
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $31,340
Employed locally 710
National median $36,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $31,340
    75th
    $31,340
    90th
    $31,340

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,220
    Light Truck Drivers$49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Taxi Drivers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Taxi Drivers in Phoenix, AZ is $15.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.07 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Taxi Drivers salaries?

    The median Taxi Drivers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 13.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Taxi Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.