Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,840
Mean wage		$15.04
Entry wage		$10.72
10th percentile wage		$10.04
50th percentile wage		$13.80
90th percentile wage		$23.16

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	2,280	59.5%
Social Assistance	410	10.7%
Personal and Laundry Services	220	5.8%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	220	5.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Hospitals	30	16.95
Repair and Maintenance		15.97
Ambulatory Health Care Services	50	15.84
Public Administration	110	15.82

Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)

Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Ex. Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$13.80		$16.65		-$2.84
2016	$13.17	+4.8%	$15.89	+4.8%	-$2.72
2015	$12.86	+2.4%	$15.52	+2.4%	-$2.65
2014	$12.58	+2.3%	$15.17	+2.3%	-$2.59
2013	$12.37	+1.6%	$14.93	+1.6%	-$2.55
2012	$12.09	+2.4%	$14.58	+2.4%	-$2.49
2011	$11.94	+1.2%	$14.40	+1.2%	-$2.46
2010	$11.71	+1.9%	$14.13	+1.9%	-$2.41
2009	$11.52	+1.7%	$13.90	+1.7%	-$2.37
2008	$11.21	+2.8%	$13.53	+2.8%	-$2.31
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$13.80		$22.06		-$8.26
2016	$13.17	+4.8%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$8.18
2015	$12.86	+2.4%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$8.04
2014	$12.58	+2.3%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$7.88
2013	$12.37	+1.6%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$7.67
2012	$12.09	+2.4%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$7.61
2011	$11.94	+1.2%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$7.45
2010	$11.71	+1.9%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$7.35
2009	$11.52	+1.7%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$7.28
2008	$11.21	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$7.11

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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