DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

Occupational Description:

Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers. Excludes �Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3020).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to Third Quarter, 2012
					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 7W- Central	80	31	$8.92/hr	$0.54/hr	$7.80/hr	$8.15/hr	$8.74/hr	$9.33/hr	$11.89/hr
Minnesota	3,510	305	$11.95/hr	$0.25/hr	$8.36/hr	$9.57/hr	$11.51/hr	$14.01/hr	$16.47/hr
U S	166,890	2,336	$12.34/hr	$0.09/hr	$8.33/hr	$9.24/hr	$11.22/hr	$14.34/hr	$18.33/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Other Regional Data For Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Geography (click title for details)	OES		Projections
Geography (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	2,180	$12.03/hr	N/A
EDR 10 - Southeast	460	$10.31/hr	N/A
EDR 3 - Arrowhead	140	$9.86/hr	N/A
EDR 4 - West Central	120	$9.43/hr	N/A
EDR 5 - North Central	100	$9.37/hr	N/A
EDR 9 - South Central	90	$10.85/hr	N/A
EDR 7W- Central	80	$8.74/hr	N/A
EDR 8 - Southwest	80	$12.31/hr	N/A
EDR 2 - Headwaters	60	$13.30/hr	N/A
EDR 6E- Southwest Central	60	$14.13/hr	N/A
EDR 7E- East Central	50	$14.59/hr	N/A
EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley	40	$13.50/hr	N/A

Related Occupations
Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
Occupation (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
Bus Drivers, School	380	$13.16/hr	N/A
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	190	$16.47/hr	N/A
Couriers and Messengers	100	$13.98/hr	N/A

Tasks for Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

Drives taxicab, limousine, company car, hearse, or privately owned vehicle to transport passengers.
Communicates with taxicab dispatcher by radio or telephone to receive requests for passenger service.
Collects and documents fees, payments, and deposits determined by rental contracts or taximeter recordings.
Assists passengers to enter and exit vehicle, assists with luggage, and holds umbrellas in wet weather.
Maintains vehicle by performing such duties as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
Delivers automobiles to customers from rental agency, car dealership, or repair shop.
Tests performance of vehicle accessories, such as lights, horn, and windshield wipers.
Performs errands for customers, such as carrying mail to and from post office.
Vacuums, sweeps, and cleans interior, and washes and polishes exterior of automobile.
Makes minor repairs on vehicle, such as fixing punctures, cleaning spark plugs, or adjusting carburetor.