Taxi Drivers pay in Nevada
$52,280avg. a year
$25.14 an hour · 2,980 employed
Taxi Drivers in Nevada earn an average of $52,280 a year. That is $2,350 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $49,930. In Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV the average is $52,410.
$44,800Median pay
$25.14Average hourly
+67%Avg. pay since 2021
#1Of 24 states
Top-paying Nevada metro areas
Average pay for taxi drivers by metro area.
12,960 jobs
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
$52,410
$25.20 an hour
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Taxi Drivers pay in Nevada, charted
Pay over time
Nevada, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Nevada taxi drivers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Nevada highlighted · tap a state
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Nevada vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,930 | $24.01 |
| Nevada | $52,280 | $25.14 |
| Arizona | $42,760 | $20.56 |
| Oregon | $39,160 | $18.83 |
| California | $39,080 | $18.79 |
| Utah | $33,680 | $16.19 |
Related jobs in Nevada
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,010
- Light Truck Drivers$47,610
- Driver/Sales Workers$35,830
- Bus Drivers, School$41,440
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38,990
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$68,100
Average pay, Nevada, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do taxi drivers make in Nevada?
The average is $52,280 a year, and the median is $44,800. That is $2,350 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $49,930.
What is the hourly wage in Nevada?
$25.14 an hour on average; the median is $21.54.
How does Nevada rank?
Nevada ranks #1 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.