In Kansas, taxi drivers earn $24,860 at the median, or about $11.95 an hour. The range runs from $18K at the entry level to $29K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Taxi Drivers salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $18,370, 25th percentile $20,980, median $24,860, 75th percentile $26,230, 90th percentile $28,700. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level taxi drivers (10th percentile) start around $18K. Mid-career wages sit at $25K. Top earners bring in $29K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $24,860 a year, that works out to about $12 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $18,370, and experienced taxi drivers can clear $28,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $25K enough to live in Kansas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,765/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 60.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a taxi drivers salary go in Kansas?▼
Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median taxi drivers salary is worth about $27,764 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do taxi drivers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
