In Utah, taxi drivers earn $27,370 at the median, or about $13.16 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $40K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Utah. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Taxi Drivers salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $24,060, 25th percentile $25,560, median $27,370, 75th percentile $33,280, 90th percentile $39,520. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level taxi drivers (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $27K. Top earners bring in $40K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $27,370 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,060, and experienced taxi drivers can clear $39,520. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $27K enough to live in Utah?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,896/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,350/month, which eats 71.2% 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 Utah?▼
Utah 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 $27,776 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.
