Taxi Drivers

What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Cab Driver, Taxi Cab Driver, Taxi Driver

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Taxi Drivers is projected to grow 39 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 39.8%

    Change

    Ranks #2 in job growth rate
    390

    Job Openings

    Ranks #10 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (32%)
  • Some college, no degree  (22%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (16%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (16%)
  • Associate's degree  (9%)
  • Master's degree  (4%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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