The salary statistics of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare taxi driver and chauffeurs salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $29,220 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,730 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $50,580 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) taxi drivers and chauffeurs is $50,580. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $29,220. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid taxi drivers and chauffeurs is $21,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $29,220 | -0.14% | 18.28% |
| 2017 | $29,260 | 1.20% | - |
| 2016 | $28,910 | 7.26% | - |
| 2015 | $26,810 | 4.85% | - |
| 2014 | $25,510 | 7.21% | - |
| 2013 | $23,670 | -0.89% | - |
| 2012 | $23,880 | - | - |
The average salaries of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in two industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. For detailed taxi driver and chauffeurs salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].