Taxi Drivers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $38,500 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $38,500
National median $36,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $38,500
    50th (median)
    $38,500
    75th
    $38,500
    90th
    $38,500

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Taxi Drivers salary vs area income 29% Median Taxi Drivers salary is 71% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,020
    Minnesota $36,860

    Nearby metros — Taxi Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $38,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,770
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $35,750
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $35,600
    North Carolina $34,790
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $31,950

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,630
    Light Truck Drivers$49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$57,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Taxi Drivers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Taxi Drivers in San Francisco, CA is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.51 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Taxi Drivers salaries?

    The median Taxi Drivers salary in San Francisco, CA is 6.3% above 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Taxi Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,500.