Taxi Drivers pay in California
$39,080avg. a year
$18.79 an hour · 3,880 employed
Taxi Drivers in California earn an average of $39,080 a year. That is $10,850 (22%) less than the U.S. average of $49,930.
$39,260Median pay
$18.79Average hourly
+20%Avg. pay since 2021
#9Of 24 states
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Taxi Drivers pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Average pay by state
May 2025 · California highlighted · tap a state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,930 | $24.01 |
| California | $39,080 | $18.79 |
| Nevada | $52,280 | $25.14 |
| Arizona | $42,760 | $20.56 |
| Oregon | $39,160 | $18.83 |
Related jobs in California
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,020
- Light Truck Drivers$53,310
- Driver/Sales Workers$48,220
- Bus Drivers, School$60,520
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$46,500
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$66,930
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do taxi drivers make in California?
The average is $39,080 a year, and the median is $39,260. That is $10,850 (22%) less than the U.S. average of $49,930.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$18.79 an hour on average; the median is $18.88.
How does California rank?
California ranks #9 of 24 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 53-3054. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national taxi drivers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.