The salary statistics of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of wholesale trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare taxi driver and chauffeurs salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,360 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $41,860 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of wholesale trade. 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 $41,860. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid taxi drivers and chauffeurs is $18,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the industry sector of wholesale trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $24,730 | 1.86% | 12.90% |
| 2017 | $24,270 | 1.28% | - |
| 2016 | $23,960 | 0.71% | - |
| 2015 | $23,790 | 3.91% | - |
| 2014 | $22,860 | 5.60% | - |
| 2013 | $21,580 | 0.19% | - |
| 2012 | $21,540 | - | - |
The average salaries of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in two industries in the wholesale trade 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 |
|---|---|
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].