Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		1,110
Mean wage		$17.20
Entry wage		$11.49
10th percentile wage		$11.04
50th percentile wage		$15.89
90th percentile wage		$28.22

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	1,040	93.3%
Education and Health Services	30	3.1%
Professional and Business Services	20	1.4%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	1,040	$16.02
Professional and Business Services	20	$15.61
Education and Health Services	30	$14.86

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, Except 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	$15.89		$16.71		-$0.82
2017	$15.64	+1.6%	$16.45	+1.6%	-$0.80
2016	$15.11	+3.5%	$15.89	+3.5%	-$0.77
2015	$14.60	+3.5%	$15.36	+3.5%	-$0.75
2014	$14.26	+2.4%	$15.00	+2.4%	-$0.73
2013	$13.94	+2.3%	$14.66	+2.3%	-$0.71
2012	$13.72	+1.6%	$14.43	+1.6%	-$0.70
2011	$13.40	+2.4%	$14.09	+2.4%	-$0.69
2010	$13.24	+1.2%	$13.92	+1.2%	-$0.68
2009	$12.99	+1.9%	$13.66	+1.9%	-$0.67
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.89		$24.57		-$8.68
2017	$15.64	+1.6%	$24.31	+1.1%	-$8.66
2016	$15.11	+3.5%	$23.66	+2.8%	-$8.54
2015	$14.60	+3.5%	$23.12	+2.3%	-$8.51
2014	$14.26	+2.4%	$22.63	+2.1%	-$8.37
2013	$13.94	+2.3%	$22.15	+2.2%	-$8.20
2012	$13.72	+1.6%	$21.70	+2.1%	-$7.98
2011	$13.40	+2.4%	$21.33	+1.7%	-$7.93
2010	$13.24	+1.2%	$21.00	+1.6%	-$7.76
2009	$12.99	+1.9%	$20.64	+1.7%	-$7.65

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$15.89	1,110
Northwest	$13.70	280
South Central	$13.15	420
North Central	$12.35	1,240

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$12.35	1,240
Southwest	$15.89	1,110
Eastern	$11.96	530
South Central	$13.15	420


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