Taxi Drivers

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Calculated automation risk

79% (High Risk)

High Risk (61-80%): This occupation shows a significant risk of end-to-end replacement by automation. Many core parts of the role may be structured, repeatable, software-driven, or physically predictable enough for AI, machines, or robotic systems to take over. If you work in this area, it may be worth exploring safer related careers or moving towards more human-centred responsibilities.

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What users think

Based on 410 votes

85% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that it's very probable this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 79% chance of automation.

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What is the likelihood that Taxi Drivers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

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Pay & outlook

Wages

Very low paid relative to other professions

In 2024, the median annual wage for Taxi Drivers was $36,220 ($17 per hour).

The median annual wage for Taxi Drivers was 26.8% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.

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Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Taxi Drivers' job openings is expected to rise 11.1% by 2034

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Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2024 there were 17,510 people employed as 'Taxi Drivers' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 8 thousand people are employed as 'Taxi Drivers'.

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What people are saying (8)

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Andre (Moderate)
09 May 2025 23:33
Full self driving of vehicles still hasn’t been done, most of the transport done by taxi drivers is of medical patients, most of them old who are naturally doubtful of new technologies
Bear (Low)
08 Sep 2024 13:48
The goverment won't be that stupid, to fire a lot of people to replace Them with robots. Then they have to deal with unemployment, tax, etc. And no goverment would let their people down and make everyone unemployed. The state is not even helping themselves if they do that.
Ilia
13 Jul 2024 19:50
Wuhan, China, already has driveless taxis.
Dinesh Sukul (Highly likely)
29 Mar 2024 14:22
AI especially and the high level of stress, Due to increased traffic congestion
Anonymous (Low)
25 Feb 2024 08:07
“Full self-driving will be ready next year” - Elon Musk, 2014
Milan (Highly likely)
26 Apr 2024 01:52
Elon musk is an idiot but autonomous vehicles are inevitable
dux
07 Jul 2025 12:56
He was right. Autonomous Tesla cars are on the roads.
Mohamed (Highly likely)
30 May 2022 16:56
Now we can see self driving cars
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Job description

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

O*NET-SOC code: 53-3054.00