Summary
Quick Facts: Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | |
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$22,440 per year
$10.79 per hour |
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Less than high school | |
None | |
Short-term on-the-job training | |
239,900 | |
20% (Faster than average) | |
47,000 |
What Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs Do
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs drive people to and from the places they need to go, such as homes, workplaces, airports, and shopping centers. They must know their way around a city to take both residents and visitors to their destinations.
Work Environment
Driving for long periods of time, especially in heavy traffic, can be stressful for taxi drivers and chauffeurs. In 2010, 31 percent of taxi drivers and chauffeurs were self-employed.
How to Become a Taxi Driver or Chauffeur
Most taxi drivers and chauffeurs go through a brief training period. Many states require them to get a taxi or limousine license.
Pay
The median annual wage of taxi drivers and chauffeurs was $22,440 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of taxi drivers and chauffeurs is projected to grow 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. This will be driven by an increase in public transport systems.
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