Taxi Drivers
What they do
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
Expected pay range
Expected pay range
This represents the median earnings for this career in the selected county or state. In the range shown, 25% of workers earned less than the bottom salary and 25% earned more than the top salary. Data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
About taxi drivers
Other titles
Cab Driver, Taxi Cab Driver, Taxi Driver
Tasks they perform
- Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
- Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
- Complete accident reports when necessary.
Licenses and Certifications
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Certifications
Certifications may be available for this career and can help build knowledge and skills in specific job roles. Explore available certifications (external link opens new tab)
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Better pay
Median salary for this career is higher than the median salary of all careers in the county selected. Salary data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Couriers and Messengers
Better pay
Median salary for this career is higher than the median salary of all careers in the county selected. Salary data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
In demand
In demand careers have high-growth, high-demand, and emerging jobs critical to Texas. They are based on economic indicators like in demand industries, labor market trends, and economic conditions, provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Additional career information and resources
Learn more about taxi drivers with these helpful sites.
- American Public Transportation Association (external link opens new tab)
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters (external link opens new tab)
- National Limousine Association (external link opens new tab)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Passenger vehicle drivers (external link opens new tab)
- United Motorcoach Association (external link opens new tab)