Taxi Drivers

Also Called: Cab Driver, Taxi Cab Driver, Taxi Driver

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$27,040

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Taxi Drivers do

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

  • Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
  • Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
  • Complete accident reports when necessary.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services • Transportation

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Tools

  • Mobile phones
  • Surveillance video or audio recorders
  • Magnetic stripe readers and encoders
  • Point of sale POS receipt printers
  • Automobiles or cars

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Mobile location based services software
Digital Dispatch
TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite
Data base user interface and query software
Actsoft Comet
TranWare Enterprise Suite

The Education & Training You Need

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Taxi Drivers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Ship Engineers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Procurement Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Transportation Inspectors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

This is what Taxi Drivers across the country typically make.

$13.00 / hour
$27,040 /year

Entry Level

$16.67 / hour
$34,680 /year

Median Level

$19.53 / hour
$40,630 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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