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).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 8 - Southwest | N/A | N/A | $11.82/hr | $0.78/hr | $8.36/hr | $9.58/hr | $12.21/hr | $13.93/hr | $14.97/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,810 | 309 | $12.04/hr | $0.30/hr | $8.37/hr | $9.67/hr | $11.60/hr | $14.14/hr | $16.75/hr |
| U S | 167,360 | 2,176 | $12.30/hr | $0.10/hr | $8.34/hr | $9.24/hr | $11.16/hr | $14.29/hr | $18.20/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Bus Drivers, School | 320 | $13.85/hr | N/A |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 60 | $9.54/hr | N/A |
| Couriers and Messengers | 10 | $11.56/hr | N/A |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | N/A | N/A | 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.