There are currently an estimated 204,000 taxi drivers in the United States. The taxi driver job market is expected to grow by 11.1% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are taxi drivers?
CareerExplorer rates taxi drivers with a B employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 22,600 taxi drivers.
What’s the supply of taxi drivers?
The taxi driver industry is concentrated in California, Nevada, Arizona
Taxi Driver job market by state
| State Name | Employed Taxi Drivers |
|---|---|
| California | 3,880 |
| Nevada | 2,980 |
| Arizona | 950 |
| Wisconsin | 880 |
| Florida | 860 |
| Texas | 460 |
| Oregon | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | 210 |
| Missouri | 200 |
| Illinois | 190 |
| Virginia | 190 |
| Kentucky | 150 |
| Minnesota | 150 |
| Georgia | 120 |
| North Carolina | 120 |
| Utah | 110 |
| Michigan | 90 |
| New Hampshire | 80 |
| Kansas | 60 |
| Colorado | 60 |
| Maine | 50 |
| Maryland | 50 |