The annual salary statistics of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is shown in Table 1. The wage data of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in Athens-Clarke County is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $29,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $35,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for taxi drivers and chauffeurs in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $38,910. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $29,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $17,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of taxi drivers and chauffeurs from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $29,430 | 18.14% | 33.40% |
| 2017 | $24,090 | 18.64% | - |
| 2016 | $19,600 | 4.23% | - |
| 2015 | $18,770 | 4.21% | - |
| 2014 | $17,980 | -1.17% | - |
| 2013 | $18,190 | -7.75% | - |
| 2012 | $19,600 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $29,430, Athens-Clarke County is the highest paying city for taxi drivers and chauffeurs in state of Georgia, followed by North Georgia nonmetropolitan area (median annual salary $28,930). In comparison, the median annual salary of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in Athens-Clarke County is 1.7 percent (1.7%) higher than that in North Georgia nonmetropolitan area.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County | |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Savannah | |
| Macon | |
| Brunswick | |
| Rome | |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta | |
| Gainesville | |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Columbus | |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Albany | |
| Valdosta |