Taxi Drivers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for taxi drivers is $13.49 an hour ($28,060 a year). About 860 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($42,100). Florida ranks 22nd of 24 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for taxi drivers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.47 | $28,020 |
| 25% of workers | $13.48 | $28,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| 75% of workers | $13.50 | $28,070 |
| 90% of workers | $17.40 | $36,190 |
Taxi Drivers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $31,980 | 60 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $41,810 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,260 |
| Parking Attendants | $29,650 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,660 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $44,690 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $45,880 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $48,300 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $37,740 |
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