U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDrive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers. Excludes "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3020).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161,940 | 1.7 % | $11.82 | $24,580 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.92 | $8.88 | $10.79 | $13.69 | $17.52 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,480 | $18,470 | $22,440 | $28,480 | $36,450 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi and Limousine Service | 42,910 | 62.41 | $13.01 | $27,060 |
| Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 23,110 | 28.95 | $11.47 | $23,850 |
| Automobile Dealers | 9,890 | 0.98 | $9.98 | $20,760 |
| Individual and Family Services | 8,120 | 0.67 | $10.44 | $21,720 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 7,760 | 0.46 | $11.13 | $23,140 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi and Limousine Service | 42,910 | 62.41 | $13.01 | $27,060 |
| Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 23,110 | 28.95 | $11.47 | $23,850 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | 6,770 | 4.19 | $9.91 | $20,610 |
| Charter Bus Industry | 1,200 | 3.87 | $11.34 | $23,590 |
| Death Care Services | 3,980 | 3.02 | $11.51 | $23,950 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 120 | 0.04 | $24.74 | $51,450 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 100 | 0.03 | $24.24 | $50,420 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 40 | 0.01 | $23.18 | $48,220 |
| Performing Arts Companies | (8) | (8) | $20.68 | $43,010 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 60 | 0.01 | $20.05 | $41,710 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 13,850 | 1.66 | 1.30 | $13.54 | $28,160 |
| California | 12,390 | 0.89 | 0.70 | $12.22 | $25,420 |
| Texas | 11,450 | 1.14 | 0.89 | $10.76 | $22,380 |
| Nevada | 10,180 | 9.14 | 7.17 | $15.01 | $31,220 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,580 | 1.56 | 1.23 | $10.80 | $22,460 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 10,180 | 9.14 | 7.17 | $15.01 | $31,220 |
| Massachusetts | 7,100 | 2.28 | 1.79 | $12.59 | $26,180 |
| North Dakota | 730 | 2.04 | 1.60 | $9.60 | $19,960 |
| Connecticut | 3,230 | 2.02 | 1.59 | $14.48 | $30,120 |
| Hawaii | 1,100 | 1.92 | 1.50 | $13.72 | $28,530 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,160 | 1.82 | 1.43 | $16.97 | $35,290 |
| Nevada | 10,180 | 9.14 | 7.17 | $15.01 | $31,220 |
| Connecticut | 3,230 | 2.02 | 1.59 | $14.48 | $30,120 |
| New Jersey | 7,110 | 1.89 | 1.48 | $13.95 | $29,010 |
| Hawaii | 1,100 | 1.92 | 1.50 | $13.72 | $28,530 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 9,920 | 1.99 | 1.56 | $14.74 | $30,650 |
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 9,560 | 11.84 | 9.30 | $15.33 | $31,900 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,010 | 1.41 | 1.11 | $13.49 | $28,050 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,460 | 1.17 | 0.92 | $12.31 | $25,590 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,710 | 2.24 | 1.76 | $13.07 | $27,190 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,690 | 1.48 | 1.16 | $12.21 | $25,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,320 | 1.84 | 1.44 | $11.38 | $23,670 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,140 | 1.37 | 1.08 | $15.25 | $31,720 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 2,380 | 1.92 | 1.51 | $12.21 | $25,390 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 2,280 | 1.89 | 1.49 | $14.11 | $29,350 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 9,560 | 11.84 | 9.30 | $15.33 | $31,900 |
| Johnstown, PA | 280 | 5.10 | 4.00 | $8.97 | $18,650 |
| Peabody, MA NECTA Division | 430 | 4.33 | 3.40 | $15.56 | $32,360 |
| Valdosta, GA | 190 | 3.83 | 3.01 | $7.84 | $16,310 |
| Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA | 170 | 3.52 | 2.77 | $11.45 | $23,810 |
| Manhattan, KS | 170 | 2.93 | 2.30 | $9.77 | $20,320 |
| Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division | 370 | 2.88 | 2.26 | $11.44 | $23,800 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 110 | 2.80 | 2.19 | $9.55 | $19,870 |
| Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division | 230 | 2.71 | 2.13 | $11.72 | $24,380 |
| Salisbury, MD | 140 | 2.64 | 2.07 | $13.00 | $27,040 |