In South Carolina, taxi drivers earn $29,810 at the median, or about $14.33 an hour. The range runs from $18K at the entry level to $32K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Taxi Drivers salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $17,790, 25th percentile $19,750, median $29,810, 75th percentile $31,950, 90th percentile $32,340. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level taxi drivers (10th percentile) start around $18K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $32K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $29,810 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $17,790, and experienced taxi drivers can clear $32,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in South Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,137/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 59.1% 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 South Carolina?▼
South Carolina 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 $31,995 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.
