Taxi Drivers pay in California
In California, the median pay for taxi drivers is $18.88 an hour ($39,260 a year). About 3,880 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($42,100). California ranks 6th of 24 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for taxi drivers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.77 | $39,050 |
| 25% of workers | $18.88 | $39,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.88 | $39,260 |
| 75% of workers | $18.88 | $39,260 |
| 90% of workers | $18.88 | $39,260 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for taxi drivers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 20,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,790 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $45,600 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,730 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $67,130 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $52,350 |
| Parking Attendants | $38,060 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $61,040 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $44,970 |
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