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Taxi Drivers Salary in Nevada

In Nevada, taxi drivers earn $49,090 at the median — $23.6 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$49K
Median annual
$23.6/hr
Hourly rate
$30K
Entry level (10th %)
$75K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in Nevada?

Take-home$3,457/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,735/mo
Rent burden50.2% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$49,090/yr
After rent$1,722/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nevada

Bar chart showing Taxi Drivers salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $29,520, 25th percentile $31,220, median $49,090, 75th percentile $63,900, 90th percentile $74,550. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$30K25th$31KMedian$49K75th$64K90th$75K
Bar chart showing Taxi Drivers salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $29,520, 25th percentile $31,220, median $49,090, 75th percentile $63,900, 90th percentile $74,550. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level taxi drivers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K.Top earners bring in $75K or more - a $45K spread from bottom to top.

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Taxi Drivers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Nevada$49K+36%3,600
New York$41K+12%1,950
California$39K+6%N/A
Minnesota$37K+2%140
Missouri$37K+1%280
New Jersey$36K+1%30
Oregon$36K-1%240
Texas$36K-2%150
Maryland$35K-4%N/A
North Carolina$35K-4%170
Maine$34K-7%70
Nebraska$33K-8%50
New Hampshire$33K-8%110
Massachusetts$32K-12%300
Arizona$31K-13%730

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Frequently asked questions

How much do taxi drivers make in Nevada?

The median is $49,090 a year - that works out to about $23.6 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,520, and experienced taxi drivers can clear $74,550. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in Nevada?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,457/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,735/month (median of metro areas), which eats 50.2% 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 Nevada?

Nevada 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 $49,090 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.

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