Taxi Drivers Salary
In Massachusetts, taxi drivers earn $35,270 at the median, or about $16.96 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.09), that's roughly $35,238 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,347/month, about 97.6% of take-home, which is tight.
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What this looks like in Massachusetts
Pay for taxi drivers in Massachusetts runs about 16% below the U.S. median of $42K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $2,347/month, which is 98.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 100.09) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for taxi driverss.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts
Entry-level taxi drivers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $5K spread from bottom to top.
Taxi Drivers salary by metro in Massachusetts
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $35K | +0% | 230 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a taxi driver afford a 2BR apartment alone in Massachusetts?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $35K, rent takes 98.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,347/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $700/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for taxi drivers in Massachusetts?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new taxi drivers typically earn — is $33K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,970/month. At HUD’s $2,347/month FMR, rent would take 119% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is taxi driver a high-paying job in Massachusetts?
Local pay runs 16% below the national median — $35K here vs. $42K nationally.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national average for taxi drivers?
Massachusetts pays $35K median vs. the U.S. average of $42K — that’s -16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.09), the purchasing-power equivalent is $35K — below the national median.
How much do taxi drivers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $35,270 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,830, and experienced taxi drivers can clear $37,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Massachusetts?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,385/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,347/month, which eats 98.4% 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has a Regional Price Parity of 100.09 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median taxi drivers salary is worth about $35,238 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.